grades
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Now the final year of primary school ends in grade six and there is a new intermediary stage, known as junior secondary school, for grades seven to nine, which includes more science and practical subjects.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Math, so much of it, especially in the primary grades is hands-on,” said Nicole Estrada, a first-grade teacher at Lucille J. Smith Elementary in Lawndale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
After the family moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn., he thrived in school and skipped more grades, allowing him to graduate from high school at 15.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
They are more confident and their grades have improved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Skipping classes would be a challenge if I wanted to keep my grades up.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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