Which One of the Five Components of a Constructivist Approach

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which one of the five components of a constructivist approach to mathematics is reflected in the following example: "Ask students to restate the problem in their own words."

• A) Construct a case history of each student.
• B) Develop students' reflective processes.
• C) Intervene to negotiate a possible solution.
• D) Promote students' autonomy and commitment to their answers.

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Definitions:

Public Self

An aspect of an individual's identity that is presented to and perceived by others in social contexts.

Private Self

The aspect of an individual's self-concept that is kept internal and private, not usually revealed or expressed openly to others.

Generalized Other

A concept referring to the common behavioral expectations of a society, allowing individuals to anticipate how others will react to their actions.

George Herbert Mead

An early 20th-century sociologist and philosopher known for his work on developing the theory of symbolic interactionism.