Teilaufgabe

Teilaufgabe is a term used in German to describe a subtask or subproblem that forms part of a larger assignment or problem. It is commonly encountered in school exams, problem sets, and technical tasks. A problem statement may be organized into multiple Teilaufgaben, typically labeled a), b), c). Each Teilaufgabe requests a distinct calculation, proof, or construction, and may depend on results from earlier parts or be independent. The overall score is often the sum of the points allocated to the Teilaufgaben.

In practice, Teilaufgaben help structure complex problems, guide the solving process, and allow partial credit. For example, a math question might ask Teilaufgabe a) to evaluate an expression, Teilaufgabe b) to demonstrate a property, and Teilaufgabe c) to apply the result to a broader case.

Beyond exams, the concept appears in software development and project management as task decomposition into subtasks. In programming exercises, a problem is implemented stepwise, with later parts relying on earlier implementations. The term thus signifies both the hierarchical organization and progress tracking of work.

See also: subtask, multipart problem, Aufgabenstellung. In German, Teilaufgabe contrasts with Hauptaufgabe (main task) within the same problem.