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Student

Definition

A student is an individual who is enrolled in a school or educational institution and is actively pursuing knowledge and education.

Analogy

Think of a student as a sponge. Just like a sponge absorbs water to expand its capacity, a student absorbs knowledge to expand their understanding and skills.

Related terms

Grade Level: The grade level refers to the specific year or level of education that a student is currently in.

Attendance: Attendance refers to the act of being present at school or in class regularly.

GPA (Grade Point Average): GPA is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance, calculated by averaging the grades they have received in their courses.

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