noun
worksheet
WURK-sheet/ˈwɜːrkʃiːt/
A paper or digital page of exercises for students.
The student writes an answer to the first addition problem on the worksheet.
Etymology
Sheet expanded from a length of cloth to a piece of paper. Combined with work, it first named paper holding notes about work in progress, then a page of exercises for students to complete.
In context
tell us about yourself. This needs to be buttoned up, concise and confident because this will really set the tone. I have a free worksheet to help you sketch this out with your own answer.
More examples
- Circle the correct spelling of each word on the worksheet.
- Our teacher posts digital worksheets for us to complete online.
- We compare our worksheet answers with a partner.
Forms
worksheet · worksheets
Similar words
- handout
- Material distributed to students, not necessarily a page of exercises.
- workbook
- A book of exercises rather than a single practice page.