grade

/ɡɹeɪd/noun

A letter, number, or mark that shows how well someone did on a test or piece of work.

Example sentence

“She got the highest grade in the class on her history essay.”

American schools use 'grade' for both the mark and the year: fifth grade, good grades. British English says 'mark' for scores and 'year' for the level.

education

Related words

essayA fairly short piece of writing that examines a single topic or question.quizA short contest or test in which people answer questions.researchCareful study or investigation carried out to discover facts or test ideas.chalkboardA dark board with a slate or enamel surface for writing on with chalk, used before whiteboards became common.tutorA person who teaches a single student or a small group, giving them individual attention.textbookA book that teaches a particular subject, written for students at schools or colleges.