worksheet

Etymology

From work + sheet.

noun

  1. A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and answers recorded.

verb

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To teach or assess by means of worksheets.
    Both reading and writing were viewed as a series of discreet and essentially uninteresting skills to be described, worksheeted, and tested. Students' own intentions or ability as speakers, listeners, readers, or writers were never a consideration. 1987, Charles R. Chew, Reflections by Teachers Who Write, page 65
    Lesson after lesson of worksheeting will quickly leave the children bored and disaffected. The class will also suss out pretty quickly that you're being lazy. 2004, Sue Cowley, Sue Cowley's A-Z of Teaching, page 117
    Students cannot be textbooked and worksheeted into mastery, proficiency, brilliance, and commitment. 2006, Keen J. Babbage, Extreme Students: Challenging All Students and Energizing Learning

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