Remedial education is a form of teaching designed to help students who are struggling to catch up with their peers. There are several synonyms for this term, including correctional education, catch-up education, supplementary education, and developmental education. Correctional education generally refers to education that aims to correct previous mistakes or weaknesses in learning. Catch-up education refers to educative procedures designed for pupils who are lagging behind in their schoolwork. Supplementary education denotes the provision of additional teaching outside the regular school in the form of homework assistance, coaching, and tutoring. Finally, developmental education pertains more often to skill-building programs that help learners close the gap between their current abilities and the required academic standards.