School Subjects – Vocabulary

Branch of math that studies basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Branch of math that studies basic operations on unknown or variable quantities.

Branch of math that studies the measurements of the Earth as well as the properties of objects: shape, size, position and orientation.

Branch of math that studies how things change over time and space.

Branch of math that studies data by focusing on its collection, organization, analysis and interpretation.

Branch of science that studies how living things interact with each other and their environment.

Branch of science that studies the composition of the Earth, including rocks and the processes that have shaped it over time.

Branch of science that seeks solutions to environmental problems such as climate change.

Study of fundamental concepts like existence, truth, fact, knowledge, wisdom, reason, etc. It is at the core of all the sciences.

Study of citizenship, government, and the rights and responsibilities of people in a country or community.

English program for speakers of other languages, learning English as an additional (second) language. Very often called by its abbreviated form: ESL.

Abbreviation for English as a second language.

English program for English speakers. Very often called by its abbreviated form: ELA.

Abbreviation for English language arts.

French program for French speakers.

French program for speakers of other languages, learning French as an additional (second) language.

A third additional language class.

Class of any other non-native language of the student’s country.

Study written works, such as novels, poems and plays.

Process of writing words correctly.

Rules on how a language works. Includes different types of words (verbs, nouns, adjectives…), building sentences and using punctuation (. , ? ! …).

Study of computers and computational systems. Not only learning how to use them, but also how they work and how to program them.

Learning to use computers and other digital technologies. Sometimes called “digital literacy.”

Learning to use technology to design, build and create. Includes varied subjects, such as robotics, media technology, woodworking and electronics.

Combination of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to design, build and program robots.

Learning to write code, computer programming.

Exploration of different jobs and career paths.

Learning how to work with tools and materials to build or fix things.

Learning practical skills for everyday life, such as cooking, budgeting, sewing.