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You will see his students sitting quietly at their desks facing the blackboard. The teacher is easy to spot. He is standing in the front taking attendance.

what is the meaning of the word "taking attendance"?
 
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chrysanthemum said:
You will see his students sitting quietly at their desks facing the blackboard. The teacher is easy to spot. He is standing in the front taking attendance.

what is the meaning of the word "taking attendance"?
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He is "taking the attendance register" or "calling the roll".
 
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