Meaning of weeder class | Babel Free

Definitions

An introductory university course that is designed to "weed out" those students who are not able to pass it.

US, colloquial

Examples

“While the benefits of weeder classes may be dubious in the short run, they definitely pay dividends in the long run. They spur necessary competition among students, which prepares them for the rigors of upper division classes and their careers.”

“Many may argue that pass-fail is the “easy way out.” However, a pass-fail weeder class may be more helpful than a traditional weeder class. Pass-fail gives students flexibility and time to learn content and material at their own pace.”

CEFR level