This statement touched a cord with me:
When course time is short and learning is proceeding slowly, work on the material that will bring the greatest reward with the least effort. Plan to accomplish first the learning tasks that will bring the highest reward for your students. When you assign the important tasks first, you often motivate them to continue working until even more difficult responsibilities are completed. Triage thinking forces you to make sure that what you are requiring of your students is essential to their career success.
