Phase 4: Develop a Problematized Scenario

The goal of this phase is to design a scenario that presents the phenomenon in a way that highlights what is puzzling so it is clear to students there is something to be figured out using their 3D understanding.

Phase 4 Guidance


Identify what is puzzling to students about the phenomenon. Thinking like a student in the context of the learning experiences leading up to the assessment is helpful to identify the puzzling aspect. (Sometimes a comparison is a useful way to present a phenomenon as puzzling.)

Include data and information that motivate the initial question, engage student interest, and make the phenomenon visible in multiple modalities.

Review the scenario with the Assessment Scenario Checklist.

How-To Instructions
To view the instructions for completing Phase 4 of the 5d Assessment Development Tool you can open the embedded Scribe tutorials in a new window or scroll through them on this page. 

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