PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

remediating

ree-MEE-dee-ay-ting

Definition

The process of providing targeted educational instruction or support to address specific academic deficiencies in students.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'remedium,' meaning a cure or remedy, the word entered English in the 16th century to describe the act of correcting a fault or alleviating a negative situation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the corrective actions schools must take to help students who have fallen behind in math proficiency. It highlights the burden on universities to provide catch-up instruction for incoming students who lack essential math skills.

Can Ohio’s New Law Help Improve Math Rankings?

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Daily Signal

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