midterm exam

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Word: Midterm Exam

Definition: A "midterm exam" is a test given to students in the middle of an academic term (like a semester). It helps teachers see how much students have learned so far.

Usage Instructions:

• You typically take midterm exams in schools or universities.
• They often cover the material taught from the beginning of the term up to that point.

Example:

• "I have a midterm exam in math next week, so I need to study hard."

Advanced Usage:

In higher education, midterm exams can also include projects or presentations, not just traditional written tests. They may be weighted more heavily in calculating final grades.

Word Variants:

• Midterm: This can refer to the middle of any period or term, not just exams. For example, "midterm break" refers to a holiday in the middle of the term.
• Exam: This is short for "examination," which can refer to any test or assessment, not just midterms.

Different Meanings:

• "Midterm" can also refer to elections held in the middle of a term of office, particularly in politics (e.g., "midterm elections").

Synonyms:

• "Midterm test"
• "Half-term exam"
• "Term exam" (though this can also refer to exams at the end of a term)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "midterm exam," here are some related expressions: - "Hit the books": This means to study hard, which is often what students do before midterm exams. - "Cram for an exam": This means to study intensively in a short amount of time before an exam, often happening right before midterms.

Conclusion:

Understanding midterm exams is important for students as they prepare for their studies.

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Noun

1. an examination administered in the middle of an academic term

Synonyms

• midterm examination
• midterm