How can learning gaps be addressed?
Addressing learning gaps means identifying a missing foundational skill, teaching it directly and checking progress again.
Key concepts and practice
Brief diagnostic questions locate a learner’s gap; repeating every old unit may be unnecessary. Combine clear explanation, worked examples, guided practice and prompt feedback.
Examples, evaluation and limits
Check independent application with new examples. Even if an immediate score rises, later retrieval tests durability. Provide support without stigma and connect it to the current curriculum.
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