The Textbook Advocates the Use of Student Discussions for Promoting

question 7

Multiple Choice

The textbook advocates the use of student discussions for promoting co-construction of meaning. Which one of the following student interactions is most likely to be effective in fostering co-constructed meanings?

• A)Two students work together on a crossword puzzle that includes the week's new spelling words.
• B)The students in a cooperative learning group discuss different ways of solving a certain math problem.
• C)When a French teacher begins class by saying,"Comment allez vous?" the students reply in unison,"Trés bien."
• D)Two students help each other prepare for a quiz by giving each other practice test questions.

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