Indicator

I.C.2
A logical and hierarchical order in which knowledge is structured and will be learned is specified.

Definition(s) and/or Explanation(s)

  1. For each day of the PLAN, the knowledge to be learned should be meaningfully structured for learners.
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  2. The logical order in which knowledge will be learned should be planned.
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  3. When knowledge is structured and logical and when activities are logically sequenced, the efficiency of time management is enhanced.

Classroom Examples

Elementary
In a fourth-grade language arts unit on writing a persuasive essay, the PLAN includes the following knowledge structure/logical sequence:

  1. writing a position statement
  2. planning essays using main topic, sub-topic, and supporting details that support the position statement
  3. writing topic sentences
  4. writing introductory paragraphs
  5. using transitions
  6. writing supporting paragraphs
  7. writing concluding paragraphs

Secondary
In a seventh-grade geometry unit, the PLAN includes the following knowledge structure/learning sequence for identifying and drawing shapes:

  1. points
  2. lines
  3. rays
  4. angles
  5. two-dimensional shapes
 

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