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debriefing

debriefing
 n.— «The curriculum uses a practice called “debriefing,” during which students share their methods for solving math problems, and the class then discusses that method.» —“Parents mad over new math curriculum” by Anna Chang-Yen Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) Nov. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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