WGU D459 AAN1 TASK 3 | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED
STEP 1: Complete an Iceberg Tool for this case study.
Iceberg Tool to Understand Patterns and Structure
Questions to Ask
1. What are the key events in this case study?
Mrs. Jackson purchased art supplies despite a limited budget. A shortage of materials and
supplies began when some students started using more than others, frustrating her. Supplies
began to deplete faster than she was able to replenish them, which caused discourse and
arguments in the classroom. What began as an enjoyable task of supplying materials for her
students turned into a cycle of conflict management and racing to keep the crafts stocked.
2. What patterns do you notice in the key events of this case study?
o Limited supplies led to disagreements among students.
o The more supplies, the more students used to impress Mrs. Jackson, which increased
competitiveness.
o A shortage in supplies negatively impacted the students’ ability to express themselves.
o Mrs. Jackson struggled to keep up with the demand.
o The speed at which supplies dwindled and the tension among the students/the
teacher’s frustrations.
3. What structure(s) explain the patterns of events in this case study?
The demand for art supplies increased, but with the teacher’s limited budget, they ran out
quickly. This led to tension throughout the classroom among the students and stress for Mrs.
STEP 1: Complete an Iceberg Tool for this case study.
Iceberg Tool to Understand Patterns and Structure
Questions to Ask
1. What are the key events in this case study?
Mrs. Jackson purchased art supplies despite a limited budget. A shortage of materials and
supplies began when some students started using more than others, frustrating her. Supplies
began to deplete faster than she was able to replenish them, which caused discourse and
arguments in the classroom. What began as an enjoyable task of supplying materials for her
students turned into a cycle of conflict management and racing to keep the crafts stocked.
2. What patterns do you notice in the key events of this case study?
o Limited supplies led to disagreements among students.
o The more supplies, the more students used to impress Mrs. Jackson, which increased
competitiveness.
o A shortage in supplies negatively impacted the students’ ability to express themselves.
o Mrs. Jackson struggled to keep up with the demand.
o The speed at which supplies dwindled and the tension among the students/the
teacher’s frustrations.
3. What structure(s) explain the patterns of events in this case study?
The demand for art supplies increased, but with the teacher’s limited budget, they ran out
quickly. This led to tension throughout the classroom among the students and stress for Mrs.
