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# approaching standard

phrase (adjective phrase; school jargon)

«approaching standard» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, school) not yet reaching the level expected for the pupil's age.

### In the lessons

Used in school reports and assessments, especially UK and Australia, to say a pupil is behind without saying «failing».

### Examples

- Maths: approaching standard.
- Report: «Writing is approaching standard; keep reading at home.»
- Most of the class met the standard; a few were approaching standard.
- Teacher: «He's approaching standard in reading and catching up fast.»
- The chart shows pupils working towards, approaching or at the expected standard.
- Official letter: «Your child's reading is assessed as approaching standard for their age.»

### Note

Stands for «below the expected level». It is kind, but parents should know it means «behind». Compare «below expectations», «working towards».