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The purpose of including untaught items or tasks within a Discrete Trial Instruction program is to assess:
Suggested Answer: C
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25 comments · newest first
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Linwood
3 months ago
But it shows our ability to learn new things quickly.
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Erinn
3 months ago
It feels unfair though, like we're set up to fail.
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Crissy
4 months ago
Yeah, it tests our problem-solving skills.
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Berry
5 months ago
I think it's to see how adaptable we are.
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Juan
5 months ago
It helps identify learning gaps too, right?
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Lynda
5 months ago
Surprised that this is a common practice!
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Margurite
6 months ago
Really? I thought it was just to fill time.
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Pamella
6 months ago
Totally agree, it's a great way to gauge adaptability!
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Elden
6 months ago
It's to see how they handle new challenges.
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Andree
6 months ago
I bet the answer is "to see how many times I can press the buzzer before the instructor throws me out."
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Yen
6 months ago
Wait, we were supposed to learn about this in class? Oops.
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Fernanda
6 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer has something to do with testing the limits of my patience.
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Hollis
7 months ago
This question is a real head-scratcher!
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Jeffrey
7 months ago
I feel like we discussed this in class, but I’m confused about how to measure the effectiveness of those untaught tasks in the assessment.
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Marlon
7 months ago
If I remember correctly, including those items can show us the learner's ability to transfer skills to new situations, right?
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Jarvis
8 months ago
I remember a practice question about assessing prior knowledge, but I can't recall if it was specifically about untaught tasks.
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Justine
8 months ago
I think the untaught items help us see if the learner can generalize skills, but I'm not entirely sure how that works in practice.
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Van
8 months ago
I'm confident I know the answer to this one. The purpose is to assess the student's ability to apply the skills they've learned to novel situations. That's a key part of evaluating the effectiveness of a Discrete Trial program.
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Cordelia
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know Discrete Trial Instruction is used to teach new skills, but I'm not sure why you'd include untaught items. I'll have to review my notes.
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Kristeen
8 months ago
Okay, I've got an idea. The purpose must be to assess the student's generalization of the skills they've learned. That's a common way to evaluate progress in these programs.
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Santos
9 months ago
Hmm, I think this question is testing our understanding of the purpose behind that instructional technique. I'll try to recall what we learned about it in class.
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Joni
9 months ago
I'm not sure about the purpose of including untaught items in a Discrete Trial Instruction program. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Xuan
3 months ago
I agree, it's crucial for understanding their progress.
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Brock
3 months ago
Exactly! It shows how well they can apply what they've learned.
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Katina
3 months ago
It helps evaluate generalization skills.