The features and benefits of situated tasks.

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Title: The features and benefits of situated tasks.
Authors: Hendry, Graham D.1 graham.hendry@sydney.edu.au, Padayachee, Kelly N.1 kpad5991@uni.sydney.edu.au
Source: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. 2024, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p10-14. 5p.
Subject Terms: *Academic motivation, *Contextual learning, *Learning strategies, Reward (Psychology), Work design, Task analysis
Abstract: In this article, the authors argue that learning and assessment tasks situated in the 'real world' intrinsically motivate students, and so enable teachers to see what students are really capable of. They provide a step-by-step guide for designing a situated task. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:In this article, the authors argue that learning and assessment tasks situated in the 'real world' intrinsically motivate students, and so enable teachers to see what students are really capable of. They provide a step-by-step guide for designing a situated task. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13260286