tanóra

Tanóra is the basic unit of instruction in Hungarian primary and secondary education. It denotes a period of teaching conducted by a teacher for a class or group of students, typically focusing on a single subject or topic. The term is widely used in school timetables, curricula, and everyday school life. Etymologically, tanóra combines tanulni (to learn) and óra (hour).

Duration and scheduling vary by school, but a standard tanóra typically lasts about 45 minutes. A school day consists of several tanórák separated by short breaks, with some institutions incorporating longer breaks such as a lunch period. In many timetables, two consecutive tanórák may be grouped into a longer instructional block.

Content and assessment within a tanóra are aligned with the subject curriculum and learning objectives. Lessons may include direct instruction, guided practice, group work, and independent tasks. Student progress is often assessed through class work, quizzes, or tests that occur within or between tanórák.

Relation to the education system: The tanóra is embedded in the timetable (tanrend) and the curriculum (tanterv). It serves as the standard planning unit for teachers, a basis for attendance records, and a measure for reporting student progress. The concept is analogous to the “lesson” or “class period” in other educational systems.

Usage and context: The term is predominantly used in official and pedagogical contexts in Hungary, though it may appear in discussions of school routines and student schedules.