Concept to Mastery

First Exposure

Introduce the concept through multiple entry points — no single explanation works for every learner.

Misconception Mapping

Name and examine every common misconception — understanding why they're wrong is the first step to getting them right.

Guided Exploration

Students explore the concept's edges — where it applies and where it breaks down.

Multiple Representations

Same concept, different representations — each reveals something the others don't.

Foundation Assessment

A formative check: is the foundation solid enough to build depth on next week?

Challenge the Foundation

Apply the concept in a context that challenges the simple version students learned in Week 1.

Deep Concept Instruction

Teach the fuller, more nuanced version of the concept.

Creative Application

Students apply the concept in a self-chosen context — ownership deepens understanding.

Misconception Correction

Second round of misconception work — but now students can see the earlier errors from their stronger vantage point.

Depth Assessment

Check whether the deeper understanding is solid before Week 3's synthesis work.

Synthesis Preparation

Students prepare to synthesise their understanding — connect the concept to what they already know.

Synthesis Work

Build the synthesis output — this is where mastery becomes visible.

Peer Teaching

Students who can teach the concept have mastered it — those who can't reveal exactly where their understanding still has gaps.

Final Synthesis Completion + Review

Complete the synthesis task and do final review before the culminating assessment.

Mastery Assessment

Three weeks of layered understanding demonstrated in one culminating assessment.