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Indicator
IV.A.5
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The purpose and/or importance of learning
tasks is clear to learners.
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Definition(s)
and/or Explanation(s)
The purpose and/or importance of
learning tasks are clear to learners when the rationale for what is to be
learned is communicated to learners.
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Classroom Examples
Elementary
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Prior to baking brownies, the teacher
asks learners in a first-grade class to explain why they need to
measure ingredients accurately. The teacher then asks learners what
can be learned about measuring ingredients after baking and then
tasting the brownies. The brownie-making activity then begins.
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In
a physical education class, learners are asked to do a series of
stretches before running a mile. As directions are given for the
stretches, the teacher asks selected learners to explain why it is
important to do stretches before running. These learners explain the
benefits of stretches while the teacher responses.
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In
a lesson focusing on adding and subtracting decimals, the teacher asks
the learners, "Why is it important to keep the decimal points
lined up?
Secondary
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In a tenth-grade math
class, learners are asked to list two reasons why it is important to
be able to correctly budget and balance a financial account for
personal and/or business reasons. The teacher solicits learner'
responses and briefly discusses them with learners. The activity
worksheet task then begins.
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Learners in a Biology I
class are asked to explain why they must read directions and practice
using a scalpel before dissecting a specimen. Brief discussion of
reasons (e.g. safety, precision cutting) ensues followed by the
dissecting activiity.
New
Secondary
In a Spanish class, learners
are given a passage in English to translate into the target language
(Spanish). Learners are instructed to read the passage before beginning
the translation. The teacher points out that in order to accurately
translate, learners must begin by indentifying the main idea and
recognizing the idiomatic expressions.
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