1. How does this assignment connect to the core studio concept? and/or How does this assignment connect to the final project?
2. Does it a) build upon or b) introduce new skills or knowledge within the current studio? 
   • If A... utilizes and reinforces language/ideas previously introduced (no new lingo) 
   • If B... includes introductory presentation, examples from past projects or precedents, hands on practice, scaffolding and pauses along the way to determine retention
3. Is it time bound with clear deliverables? 
   • Clarity about deliverables of the assignments are flexible and open ended and  which deliverables are standard and specific.
   • Clear time constraints around each deliverable. For example, "Step 1 must be complete in 45 minutes. Step 2 must be complete by 12:00pm on Tuesday."
   • Explicit deliverables on what students must turn in (see Exercise Layout).  
4. How are students being held accountable to this assignment? 
   • Are they sharing out to their classmates? 
   • Is there an "exit ticket" to move onto next step? 
   • Is there clear consequence/response associated with incomplete work? 
     • working during lunch?
     • working with ART outside of studio? 
     • one on one conversation with coach for extra help? 

Note: Some assignments will be more open ended, some more specific. Regardless, we think it's important to use the "exercise layout" template and address the three must-haves for assignments to give students more clarity and consistent structure in the assignments.