foundation-first method
nounUK /faʊnˈdeɪʃən fɜːst ˈmɛθəd/
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃən fɜːrst ˈmɛθəd/
A way of learning where you learn the basics first before the harder stuff.
The teacher used the foundation-first method, so we practiced simple words before reading long stories.
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2. A building plan that puts the strong base in place before anything else is built.
The builders followed a foundation-first method to make the house safe.
3. A teaching plan that checks what students already know before adding new lessons.
Her foundation-first method helped every student feel ready for the next unit.
4. A way of solving problems by fixing the main cause before the small details.
The team used a foundation-first method to repair the old bridge.