Which One of the Following Examples Illustrates a Cognitive Apprenticeship

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples illustrates a cognitive apprenticeship related to mathematical word problems?

• A)Mr. Ferguson gives students numerous word problems involving addition until they can solve such problems easily.
• B)Mr. Johnson and a student work together to solve a challenging word problem,with Mr. Johnson modeling effective ways of thinking about the problem.
• C)Ms. Lupinsky asks students to do easy word problems as a way of boosting their self-confidence for the more difficult problems that will soon follow.
• D)Ms. Pang individualizes the word problems she gives each student.