How to Create Rich Anchor Tasks

Dr. Yeap Ban Har answers two questions:

• What are characteristics of a rich Anchor Task?
• How can teachers create a task that not only engages students, but also addresses their
varying skill levels?

Dr. Yeap illustrates how the Anchor Task differs based on each student's relative position in the learning cycle.

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Meeting the Needs of Each and Every Student