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providing useful information or knowledge
an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers
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Recent Examples of instructional
Called the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words, the SIPPS curriculum has students participate in explicit instructional routines focused on phonics and phonemic awareness.
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Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The program also calls for high quality instructional materials, a longer school day once a week and more emphasis on math and reading.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Rachel Hutchison, manager of online instructional design at the National Head Start Association, helped align Cabinet of Wonder material with Head Start standards — such as fine and gross motor control, cognitive development and emotional and behavioral development.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Garza explained how to mix the ingredients and offered to send an instructional video explaining how to build the bomb.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Dec. 2025
Often, the art created out of activism is productive and instructional, rather than crass or shocking, Duarte said.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Word games, information sleuthing, instructional videos, and even just chatting with friends can provide positive stimuli.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
And the academies have to meet city and state requirements that private schools don’t, including standardized testing that preëmpts instructional time and isn’t necessarily meaningful for their students.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
These interactions—which provide the instructional manual for a child’s brain to wire itself for language, cognition, and socioemotional development—are the exact interactions that AI systems are designed to mimic.
—Dr. Dana Suskind, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The program also calls for high quality instructional materials, a longer school day once a week and more emphasis on math and reading.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Rachel Hutchison, manager of online instructional design at the National Head Start Association, helped align Cabinet of Wonder material with Head Start standards — such as fine and gross motor control, cognitive development and emotional and behavioral development.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Garza explained how to mix the ingredients and offered to send an instructional video explaining how to build the bomb.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Dec. 2025
Often, the art created out of activism is productive and instructional, rather than crass or shocking, Duarte said.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Word games, information sleuthing, instructional videos, and even just chatting with friends can provide positive stimuli.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
And the academies have to meet city and state requirements that private schools don’t, including standardized testing that preëmpts instructional time and isn’t necessarily meaningful for their students.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
These interactions—which provide the instructional manual for a child’s brain to wire itself for language, cognition, and socioemotional development—are the exact interactions that AI systems are designed to mimic.
—Dr. Dana Suskind, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
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Looking ahead, the family hopes to expand Lilo’s brand with educational content for kids, teaching basic concepts like shapes and numbers, while continuing to entertain sports fans around the world.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So, Schneider’s less aggressive moves that involved Day 3 picks are more instructive.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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There are still several informative private economic updates that Wall Street can review.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Full color pages, informative charts and concise articles also set the outlet apart from others.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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