Workbooks are
paperback
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textbooks
A textbook is a book containing a comprehensive compilation of content in a branch of study with the intention of explaining it. Textbooks are produced to meet the needs of educators, usually at educational institutions, but also of learners ( ...
issued to students.
Workbooks are usually filled with practice problems, with empty space so that the answers can be written directly in the book.
More recently, electronic workbooks have permitted interactive and customized learning. Such workbooks may be used on computers, laptops, PDAs, and may be web-based.
Uses
A workbook usually covers important concepts and tasks related to
syllabus
A syllabus (; : syllabuses or syllabi) or specification is a document that communicates information about an Academy, academic course or class and defines expectations and responsibilities. It is generally an overview or summary of the curriculum. ...
. Workbooks are used for solving extra problems and concepts which students have already studied from
textbook
A textbook is a book containing a comprehensive compilation of content in a branch of study with the intention of explaining it. Textbooks are produced to meet the needs of educators, usually at educational institutions, but also of learners ( ...
.
Workbooks are often used in schools for younger students, either in
middle school
Middle school, also known as intermediate school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school, is an educational stage between primary school and secondary school.
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or
elementary school
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.
The term workbook is also used to describe other compilations of questions that require the reader to complete
scratch-work when dealing with higher-level mathematics. In industry, they may be customized interactive manuals which are used to help provide structure to an otherwise
complex
Complex commonly refers to:
* Complexity, the behaviour of a system whose components interact in multiple ways so possible interactions are difficult to describe
** Complex system, a system composed of many components which may interact with each ...
problem. The workbook format can also be used as a training tool for certain job positions.
Advantages
They are favored because students can work directly in their books, eliminating the need for
looseleaf and copying questions from a textbook.
Workbooks also hold an advantage because they are usually smaller and lighter than textbooks, which equates to less trouble when students bring the workbooks home to complete their
homework
Homework is a set of tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed at home. Common homework assignments may include required reading, a writing or typing project, Exercise (mathematics), math problems to be completed, informatio ...
.
See also
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Copybook (education)
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Worksheet
A worksheet, in the word's original meaning, is a sheet of paper on which one performs work. They come in many forms, most commonly associated with children's school work assignments, tax forms, and accounting or other business environments. Sof ...
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