differentsyllabus

noun

UK /ˈdɪf.rənt ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/

US /ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/

A different syllabus is a different plan of things to learn in a class.

Our science teacher gave us a different syllabus this year, so we will study plants before animals.

SYNONYMS

alternate curriculum changed course plan new study plan revised program

RELATED WORDS

curriculum lesson plan course outline syllabus schedule

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A syllabus from another school or class.

The transfer student brought a different syllabus from her old school.

3. A changed list of topics for a subject.

After the holiday, the teacher posted a different syllabus with extra reading.

4. A separate plan for a special group of students.

The advanced group follows a different syllabus than the rest of the class.