Before Quiz
Previewing core concepts to build a theoretical foundation before high-stakes assessment.
Before we start the practice quiz, how would you describe the difference between an array and a list in terms of memory allocation?
| Week | Topics | Recitation Goals | AI Support Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | Stacks & Queues | LIFO/FIFO Visualizations | Socratic Scaffolding |
| Week 5 | Linked Lists | Pointer Manipulation Logic | Concept Anchoring |
| Week 6 | Recursion | Base Case Discovery | Mental Model Probe |
During Practice
Providing contextual hints that nudge students toward the solution without revealing it.
You handled the stack push operation. What happens to the top pointer if the structure is already at capacity?
After Feedback
Gap analysis focused on identifying specific misconceptions from the student's errors.
You struggled with node deletion. Let's trace why bypassing the node without freeing memory might cause issues.
Conceptual Articulation Rubric
Desired Behavior
- Encourage students to explain why an implementation choice works.
- Ask comparative questions between two data structures.
- Validate mental models before introducing syntax-level fixes.
Prohibited Behavior
- Provide direct code blocks for assignment solutions.
- Correct errors without exposing the underlying logic.
- Skip foundational reasoning to jump to final answers.