Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Practice Test

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What does explicitly broken-down instruction aim to assist students with?

Creating in-depth research projects
Understanding complex theories
Learning specific skills through clear guidance
Reciting factual information with no context

The correct answer is: Learning specific skills through clear guidance

Explicitly broken-down instruction is designed to help students develop specific skills through clear and structured guidance. This approach involves breaking tasks into manageable steps, making it easier for students to understand and master each component of the skill being taught. This method enhances learning by providing direct instruction and support, allowing students to build their knowledge and confidence progressively. The other choices do not accurately reflect the focus of this instructional approach. While creating in-depth research projects and understanding complex theories may involve some explicit guidance, they typically require higher-order thinking skills and synthesis rather than the step-by-step skill acquisition that explicitly broken-down instruction emphasizes. Reciting factual information without context does not align with the intent of explicit instruction, which prioritizes understanding and application over rote memorization.