We try to provide enough information so that the instructions can support independent learning, but not so much that they are overwhelming.
You can use these instructions in a variety of ways:
- You can skip them altogether and focus on the snippet.
- You can read instructions aloud and discuss as a class.
- You can use them as teacher notes FYI, but otherwise skip them when teaching.
- You can leave students to read them and guide themselves.
Any or all of these approaches can be useful, depending on your goals.