Three of the Following Examples Illustrate the Use of Scaffolding

question 23

Multiple Choice

Three of the following examples illustrate the use of scaffolding in promoting students' problem-solving abilities. Which example does not illustrate scaffolding?

• A) Ms. Amayo presents an example of a computer program that alphabetizes a list of names. She then has students do something similar-write a program that puts items in numerical order.
• B) When students struggle with arithmetic word problems, Ms. Blake gives them subtle hints about how to proceed.
• C) Mr. Charlesworth gives easy, straight-forward problems at first, then gradually progresses to more difficult ones.
• D) Mr. Darlington makes sure that all students know physics concepts well before he asks them to solve problems.

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process in cost accounting of allocating all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, to individual units of production.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, used for internal decision-making processes.

Net Operating Income

The net profit of a company, calculated by deducting operating expenses from the gross profit.

Absorption Costing

A financial recording strategy that encompasses all costs related to production, such as raw materials, labor directly associated with the production, and all overhead expenses, whether they vary or are fixed, as part of a product's cost.