Aufgabenstellung

task specification, question as set (in an exam or assignment)

noun OWF-gah-ben-shtel-lung Rare

Usage Note

Aufgabenstellung refers to the precise wording and framing of an assignment or exam question. Students are advised to read the Aufgabenstellung carefully before beginning. Teachers craft Aufgabenstellungen to guide specific learning outcomes.

Examples

"Die Aufgabenstellung war unklar formuliert, weshalb viele Schüler missverstanden, was gefragt wurde."

Natural Translation

The task specification was formulated unclearly, which is why many pupils misunderstood what was being asked.

Literal Translation

The task-specification was unclearly formulated, therefore many pupils misunderstood what was asked.

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