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Expecting to teach something makes you learn it better

What would you find out about your own knowledge if someone asked you to explain the one step you keep skipping?

You'll find out

  • See what preparing to teach changes
  • Find the step you can’t explain
  • Close a gap before it counts

Why it matters

Find the hole in what you know while there is still time to fix it.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 81 · Zone 9

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