EDSP 4252: Week 3 Acquisition vs. Mastery

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A 2nd grader is just learning long vowel patterns. When asked to read cake or ride, she guesses randomly. What type of problem is this?

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Acquisition

Answer explanation

This is an Acquisition problem because the student has not yet learned the skill. She needs explicit instruction and modeling to acquire the long vowel pattern.

Front

A 3rd grader can multiply but takes almost a full minute to solve 7 × 8. What type of problem is this?

Back

Mastery

Answer explanation

This is a Mastery problem because the student knows the procedure but has not made it automatic. He needs fluency-building practice to increase speed and accuracy.

Front

A student can write complete sentences when given a model, but without it, he forgets punctuation. What type of problem is this?

Back

Consolidation

Answer explanation

This is a Consolidation problem because the student is beginning to use the skill but is not consistent without support. He needs guided practice and feedback to solidify correct usage.

Front

A 5th grader knows how to solve long division but makes frequent small calculation errors when working quickly. What type of problem is this?

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Mastery

Answer explanation

This is a Mastery problem because the student understands the concept but lacks fluency and accuracy under time pressure. Additional practice is needed to strengthen automaticity.