Education Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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spiraling n. Also, instead of spending weeks on a particular math lesson, students are introduced to the concepts for a few days and revisit them later. This technique, called “spiraling,” is designed to help students build on their problem-solving skills so they can retain information over the long-term and improve test scores. [English Education] [full cite] (Jun. 25, 2008)

spiritware n. A store half the size of a football field with a floor devoted to selling what is called spiritware (everything you can imagine with the school logo and mascot). [English Education] [full cite] (Feb. 1, 2005)

study bank n. In the UA’s Greek Life system, houses are homes not only to members but also to the tests, notes and study guides of greeks who have come before them. The tests and other materials, stuffed into filing cabinets and closets, are often referred to as “test banks” or “study banks.” [English Education] [full cite] (Nov. 14, 2007)

suitcase college n. For years, students couldn’t be bribed at what was often referred to as a “suitcase college” to stick around for the weekend for a football game. [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Sep. 30, 2005)

suitcase college n. Although Florham-Madison is the most residential of the three campuses, it is still “a suitcase college,” with many dormitory residents heading home on weekends. [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

suitcase college n. As a day hop you may otherwise miss that real college feeling—especially at a “suitcase college” like Maryland University. [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

suitcase college n. Dr. Pinkham said Connecticut had been one scene of the operations [of ] “suitcase colleges and vendors of harlequin diplomas.” [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

suitcase college n. Student objection voiced at the meeting was that a five-day class week would make the institution a “suitcase college” and would impair the traditional weekend program of extracurricular activities. [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

suitcase school n. Western Maryland College could run the risk of becoming a suitcase school, said Shank, adding, “There won’t be too much to keep people here on weekends.” [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

suitcase university n. We’ve got a reputation of being a suitcase university because students go home in the weekend. [ Language English Subject Education] [full cite] (Oct. 3, 2005)

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