Defining the Task (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Task definition
Task definition
Breaking assignment into smaller sections, described in own words
Purpose of task definition
Purpose of task definition
Ensures focus & gathering right info to answer specific questions
Task definition metaphor
Task definition metaphor
A roadmap for your entire project
Step 1 to understand task
Step 1 to understand task
Read instructions carefully, multiple times
Step 2 to understand task
Step 2 to understand task
Rewrite question in your own words
Step 3 to understand task
Step 3 to understand task
Identify key terms, esp. verbs like 'analyse', 'compare', 'evaluate'
PAT task definition word count
PAT task definition word count
Approximately 200 words
Common task definition mistake
Common task definition mistake
Rushing into research too quickly without understanding
Why rewrite question in own words
Why rewrite question in own words
Understand what to do, avoid wrong info, decide data type needed
Key strategy for task definition
Key strategy for task definition
Take time at beginning before rushing into research