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Skipping Step 6 (vocabulary) and hoping to either pick up meaning from context or that an

instructor will explain it clearly

Example

: In long division, what is the

quotient

,

divisor

, and

dividend

?

Why?

When representations change, such as moving from long division to representation

with a fraction, which is the

numerator

? Which is the

divisor

and which is the

dividend

? Unless you really know what the words mean, the shifting of context and

representations will confuse you.

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Not taking advantage of Step 3 (prerequisites) where this knowledge will be used in the learning

Example

: Converting fractions into decimals

Why?

The prior knowledge that a division problem can be represented as a fraction allows

the learner to transfer the prior knowledge of long division to the process of converting

fractions into decimals. Tapping into what you already know saves time and makes

learning much more efficient.

A

re You Ready?

Before continuing, you should be able to ...

I can...

OR

Here’s my question...

recognize the different Levels of Learner

Knowledge

explain what learning skills have to do

with the learning process

explain the steps of the Learning Process

Methodology

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Strategy for completing this activity

1. Review the Learning Process Methodology and share any questions you have about it.

2. Working individually, carefully read through the Model (Learning to Multiply and Divide Fractions).

Then use the

Assessing Application of the Learning Process Methodology

form (available on the

companion website), to determine the strengths, areas for improvement, and any insights you have

for each step of the Model’s use of the LPM.

3. Discuss the results of your analysis and assessment with your group.

4. Answer the Critical Thinking Questions as a group, recording the answers yourself.

5. Complete the remainder of this activity (from Demonstrate Your Understanding through Assessing

Your Performance) on your own, or as directed by your instructor.