Children's Education

Rahul and Priya attend a parent-teacher meeting to discuss their teenage daughter's progress and future study options.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Teacher

Key words and phrases

parent-teacher meetinga meeting between parents and teachers about a studentThe parent-teacher meeting is on Saturday.

progressthe improvement a student makes over timeHer progress in mathematics has been great.

career counsellingguidance to help choose a future careerThe school offers career counselling for seniors.

extracurricularactivities outside regular academic subjectsShe's involved in several extracurricular activities.

higher studieseducation pursued after school, like collegeShe's considering higher studies abroad.

potentialthe ability to develop or achieve in the futureThe teacher believes she has great potential.

supportivegiving help and encouragementThey try to be supportive of her choices.

weak subjecta subject a student finds difficultScience seems to be her weak subject this year.

guidancehelp or advice given to someoneShe needs a little more guidance in science.

future plansgoals someone has for later in lifeThey discussed her future plans with the teacher.

scholarshipfinancial aid given to a student based on merit or needShe applied for a merit scholarship this year.

exam resultsthe scores or outcomes of an examinationThe exam results will be announced next month.

syllabusthe topics covered in a course of studyThe science syllabus was updated this year.

tuition classesextra classes taken outside school hours for additional helpShe joined tuition classes for science.

entrance exama test taken to gain admission to a college or courseShe's preparing for the engineering entrance exam.

attendancethe record of a student being present in classHer attendance this term is above ninety percent.

disciplinecontrolled behavior that follows rules and routineGood discipline has helped her study better.

report carda document showing a student's grades and performanceHer report card showed great improvement.

academic yearthe period of time schools use for a full course of studyThe new academic year begins in June.

mentoran experienced person who guides someone in their goalsThe teacher recommended a mentor for exam preparation.

Useful sentences

Ask How has our daughter been progressing this term?
Answer She's doing very well, especially in mathematics.
Ask Is there any subject she's struggling with?
Answer Science has been a bit challenging for her.
Ask Do you offer career counselling for students?
Answer Yes, we have sessions starting next month.
Ask What extracurricular activities is she involved in?
Answer She's part of the debate club and the school choir.
Ask Should we consider higher studies abroad for her?
Answer It's worth discussing once she decides her interests.
Ask Is she eligible for any scholarship this year?
Answer Yes, her marks qualify her for a merit scholarship.
Ask How is her attendance this term?
Answer It's quite good, above ninety percent.
Ask Does she need tuition classes for science?
Answer A few extra tuition classes could really help.
Ask When will the exam results be announced?
Answer They'll be out by the end of next month.
Ask Is she preparing for any entrance exam?
Answer Yes, she's preparing for the engineering entrance exam.

Dialogue

TeacherThank you for coming. Your daughter has been doing really well overall.

PriyaThat's great to hear. Is there anything she needs to work on?

TeacherScience has been a weak subject, but she's improving.

RahulWe'll arrange some extra guidance for her at home.

TeacherThat would help. She also has great potential in the sciences overall.

PriyaThank you. We'll continue to be as supportive as we can.

TeacherShe should also consider applying for a scholarship.

PriyaThat's a good idea, her marks should qualify her.

TeacherI'll also recommend a mentor to guide her exam preparation.

RahulThank you, that would really help her stay on track.

Common mistakes

Saying "She is weak in studies" for one subject instead of "Science is her weak subject" (be specific about which subject).
Saying "Discuss about her progress" instead of "Discuss her progress" (the verb "discuss" doesn't need "about").
Saying "She is doing extra activities" instead of "She is involved in extracurricular activities" (the specific term is more natural).
Saying "She is giving exam" instead of "She is taking the exam" or "She is writing the exam."
Saying "Her attendance is less" instead of "Her attendance is low."
Saying "She is going in tuition" instead of "She is going to tuition classes" or "She attends tuition classes."

Quick quiz

1. What do you call activities outside regular academic subjects?

2. Complete: "The teacher believes she has great ___."

3. What word means giving help and encouragement?

4. What word means financial aid given to a student based on merit?

5. Complete: "Her ___ this term is above ninety percent."

6. What do you call classes taken outside school hours for extra help?

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