structured assignment

noun
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃəd əˈsaɪn.mənt/
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd əˈsaɪn.mənt/

A structured assignment is a task with clear steps and rules to follow.

The teacher gave us a structured assignment with a checklist so we knew exactly what to do.

SYNONYMS

guided taskorganized projectplanned exercisestep-by-step task

RELATED WORDS

rubricchecklistdeadlineinstructionsworksheet

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A piece of work with a fixed format and set parts.

The science report was a structured assignment with sections for method and results.

3. A job or duty given to someone in an organized way.

New employees get a structured assignment during their first week of training.

4. A school task that follows a clear plan from start to finish.

Our group project was a structured assignment that lasted three weeks.