Meaning of tool subject | Babel Free

Definitions

A subject studied to gain a skill used in other subjects.

Examples

“If supervision of the special subjects increases teaching efficiency by solving the problems of pupil guidance, it is probable that similar help should be given to thtose^([sic]) tool subjects such as reading and language which require a highly specialized technique for mastery.”

“Another typical requirement is that of various tool subjects, such as mathematics and foreign languages.”

“These youth often lack the cultural background important for success in the tool subjects such as reading and mathematics.”

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