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I am basically taught to follow university script? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arithmetic

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'follow university script?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'i am basically taught' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'i' could be 'me' and 'me' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'to' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for arithmetic that I've seen before include "Numerical maths" , "School subject" , "One of the three R's" , "Numerical calculations" , "Calculating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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