Students in an ancient Egyptian scribe schools had many things to learn. Since it was important for them to learn how to record information correctly, they had to read and write well. They spent hours copying hundreds of signs until they could make them well enough to please their teachers. This was hard work, and many students did not like the work they were given. Sometimes they were punished for skipping classes or not doing their work.
This is a scribe student's practice
board. On the left side of the board (red circle), you can see how a grid was used to draw
figures in ancient Egypt. On the right side (yellow circle), you can see where the student has
copied one hieroglyph several times.
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