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100

Math

Form both hands into the letter 'M' (thumb between middle and ring finger), hold them side-by-side or one above the other, and twist them so the fingertips alternate pivoting toward each other twice.

100

I have an A

Point to yourself (I), sign "have," and then sign the letter "A".

100

Dance

Place your non-dominant hand flat with the palm facing up to represent the dance floor. With your dominant hand, make an upside-down "V" shape (using index and middle fingers) and swing it back and forth over the palm.

100

Class is Easy

Sign CLASS (two 'C' hands circling to touch pinkies) followed by EASY (flicking the fingers of one hand up off the back of the other).

100

Funny

To sign "funny" in American Sign Language (ASL), you create a motion near your nose that mimics a clown's red nose. It is a very common, simple sign.

200

Chemistry

Form both hands into "C" shapes with palms facing down, and alternate dipping them inward toward the center while rotating.

200

I have a B

Point to yourself (I), sign "have," and then sign the letter "B".

200

Art

Hold your non-dominant hand flat, palm facing you as a canvas, and use your dominant pinky finger to draw a wiggling "S" motion across it.

200

Class is hard

Two 'C' hands circling to touch pinkies) followed by HARD/DIFFICULT (two bent-V hands, dominant tapping/scraping over the base hand).

200

Smart

Touch the tip of your middle finger to your forehead, then flick your hand outward and slightly upward.

300

History

Use an "H" handshape (thumb tucked, index and middle fingers extended) with the dominant hand, shaking it slightly forward or in a small circle, often repeated

300

I have a C

Point to yourself (I), sign "have," and then sign the letter "C".

300

Chorus

Form a 'C' handshape with your dominant hand and move it from side to side in front of your non-dominant hand, which acts as a base.

300

Class is fun

Two 'C' hands circling to touch pinkies) followed by FUN (two 'U' hands, with the dominant hand tapping the nose and moving down to touch the non-dominant hand).

300

Mean

For unkind, use a claw-hand shape (5-hand) moving down in front of the mouth/chin.

400

Psychology

Use both hands with a flat, open "B" handshape. Place the dominant hand's pinky edge on the space between the non-dominant hand's thumb and index finger, tapping it twice while the non-dominant palm faces outward.

400

Failing

Use your dominant hand in a "V" shape and slide it forward across the palm of your non-dominant flat hand, falling off the fingertips.

400

Theatre

Form both hands into the letter 'A', place them in front of your chest, and alternate them in a circular, pedaling motion (similar to a bicycle).

400

I hate class

Use a combination of signs for "I," "HATE," and "CLASS," or a more direct, conceptual approach.

400

Bully

Form a "Y" handshape with your dominant hand (thumb and pinky extended) and create "horns" near your forehead, then move it downward twice to knock against the knuckles of your non-dominant upright index finger.

500

Biology

Form both hands into "B" handshapes (fingers extended and together, thumb folded across the palm) with palms facing outward. Move your hands slightly apart in small, alternating forward circles in neutral space.

500

Passing

Hold both hands in "A" handshapes (fists, thumbs on the side) with the non-dominant hand stationary and the dominant hand brushing past it from back to front.

500

Band

Form a "B" handshape with your dominant hand and move it from side to side in a gentle, sweeping motion to represent a group of singers.

500
I love class

Combine the signs for "I," "Love," and "Class".

500

Popular

Form a flat "5" handshape with your dominant hand and a "1" (index finger) handshape with your non-dominant hand. Tap the back of your non-dominant index finger with your dominant palm, then pivot to tap the front of the same finger.