basics-first approach
noun phraseA way of doing something where you learn the easy, important parts before the hard parts.
The coach used a basics-first approach, so the kids practiced passing before they tried to score.
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2. A teaching plan that starts with the simplest ideas and adds harder ones later.
Her basics-first approach meant the class learned letters before whole words.
3. A project style that finishes the most important, simple tasks before extras.
With a basics-first approach, the team built a working app before adding fancy colors.
4. A training rule that makes sure everyone knows the key moves before advanced ones.
The swim class follows a basics-first approach, so floating comes before racing.
5. A way of solving problems by handling the easiest, most needed parts first.
His basics-first approach helped him fix the bike's flat tire before tuning the gears.