Definition

Noun: A specific, scheduled block of time during which a class or course instruction is held. It refers to a single instructional meeting, such as a lecture, seminar, or lab session, that is part of a larger academic course.

Usage

The term "class period" is used to denote the temporal unit of instruction within an academic schedule. It specifies when a particular class meets. - The history class period is from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays. - Students must be punctual for every class period. - The professor canceled the Friday class period.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a free class period": Refers to a scheduled time slot in one's academic timetable where no class is assigned, often used for study or rest.
  • I have a free class period after lunch, so I'll go to the library.

Variants and Related Words

• Period (n): Often used interchangeably with "class period" in an educational context.
  • What period is your math class?
• Session (n): A more general term for a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity, which can include a class period.
  • The training session lasted two hours.
• Lecture period (n): A specific type of class period dedicated primarily to a lecture.
• Lab period (n): A class period reserved for laboratory work.

Synonyms

• Instructional hour
• Lesson
• Meeting time

Related Phrases

• Double period: Two consecutive class periods allocated for a single subject, often for labs or workshops.
  • Biology has a double period on Thursdays for lab work.
• To make up a class period: To attend or schedule a substitute session for a missed class.
  • You will need to make up the class period you missed last week.

Noun

1. a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study