concept-first approach
noun phraseUK /ˈkɒn.sept fɜːst əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈkɑːn.sept fɜːrst əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something where you learn the big idea before the small details.
The teacher used a concept-first approach, so we understood what fractions meant before memorizing the rules.
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2. A design method that starts with the main idea and builds the product around it.
The team took a concept-first approach and sketched the app's purpose before writing any code.
3. A teaching style that explains why something works before showing how to do it.
In math class, a concept-first approach means discussing patterns before practicing formulas.
4. A planning habit of deciding the core message before choosing the words or pictures.
Her concept-first approach to posters made every design clear and easy to read.