"The
Equalizer"
To
Determine the Complexity of An Activity
Foundational |
Transformational |
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Information, Ideas, Materials,
Applications |
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Concrete |
Abstract |
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Representations, Ideas,
Applications, Materials |
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Simple |
Complex |
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Resources, Research, Issues,
Problems, Skills, Goals |
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Fewer
Facets |
Multi-Facets |
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Disciplinary Connections,
Directions, Stages of Development |
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Smaller
Leap |
Greater
Leap |
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Applications, Insight Transfer |
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More
Structured |
More Open |
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Solutions, Decisions,
Approaches |
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Clearly
Defined Problems |
Fuzzy
Problems |
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In Process, In Research, In
Products |
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Less
Independence |
Greater
Independence |
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Planning, Designing, Monitoring |
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Slower |
Quicker |
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Pace of Study, Pace of Thought |
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