Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seatwork

noun

/ˈsiːtˌwɜːrk/

Definition

Seatwork refers to the tasks or assignments that students are expected to complete while seated in the classroom, often independently or in pairs.

Examples

After the teacher explained the lesson, she assigned some seatwork to help the students practice.
The children quietly focused on their seatwork, solving math problems at their desks.

Meaning

The term ‘seatwork’ emphasizes individual or collaborative work done by students during class time, typically focusing on reinforcing learned concepts.