Which One of the Following Statements Best Illustrates Prior Knowledge

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best illustrates prior knowledge activation in a geometry lesson?

• A) "Today we will be studying three different kinds of triangles: acute, right, and obtuse."
• B) "Calculating the volume of a sphere is similar to a procedure you learned last month-calculating the area of a circle."
• C) "Okay, class, it's time to put your reading assignment away so that we can begin today's geometry lesson."
• D) "Do you know how many square feet you have in your bedroom? After learning how to calculate the area of a rectangle today, you will know how to figure out exactly how big your bedroom is."

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Definitions:

RoadRanger Transmission

A brand of manual transmissions found in heavy-duty trucks, known for their durability and range of gear options.

Floating

A term used to describe a state where a device or component is not firmly secured and can move or adjust position.

Countershafts

Secondary shafts in a transmission that carry gears to transmit motion from the main shaft to other parts of the machine, often used to adjust the gear ratio.

Synchronizers

Devices in a manual transmission that help match the speed of the gears, facilitating smooth gear changes.