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Grader

usgb/ˈɡreɪdər/Volume
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Used for students in the American schooling system to denote their year. SlideShe's a sixth grader now.
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Age IndicationPlay
Can hint at the student's age; each 'grader' corresponds roughly to a specific age group. SlideFourth graders are usually 9 or 10 years old.
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Commonly used in the US; other countries might simply use 'year 5 student' or 'class 5'. SlideAmerican kids know what a 'grader' is, but British children might not.