We realize the first question on the D/Map created some issues for some students when evaluating spurt patterns. The first question was “ Only small circles and ellipses”. However, when looking at spurt patterns, there are flows present. For some, the recognition of the flow patterns forced them to the non-spatter side of the D/Map.
To resolve this issue we altered the first question to read as follows: "Only small circles and ellipses with or without (on the D/Map it reads w/wo) flows."
We feel this change will resolve any contradictions and not create any other issues.
Attached is the most recent version of the D/Map. As always we hope you find this document useful.
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