Which term describes teaching by starting with the first move and gradually reducing repetitions as the sequence becomes mastered?

• A. Part-to-Whole
• B. Simple-to-Complex
• C. Repetition-Reduction
• D. Slow-to-Fast

Answer: (C)

Repetition-Reduction means practice starts with heavy repetition to build solid motor memory, and then the number of reps is gradually cut back as the sequence becomes fluent. This approach helps learners automate the movement so it becomes smooth and spontaneous rather than hesitant or choppy while they’re still trying to remember each step. For example, you might drill the first move many times, then practice the full sequence while continuing to repeat the early moves only a few times, and keep reducing those early repetitions as the entire sequence gains mastery. This is different from part-to-whole (practice parts first, then combine), simple-to-complex (start easy and add difficulty), or slow-to-fast (tempo progression), which describe other ways to structure learning.