The Textbook Suggests That Students Often Engage in Rote Learning

question 22

Multiple Choice

The textbook suggests that students often engage in rote learning rather than meaningful learning of school subject matter because:

• A)It is human nature to do so unless taught otherwise.
• B)Rote learning is more effective than meaningful learning for children younger than age 10.
• C)Information learned at a rote level is stored in working memory more quickly.
• D)Classroom assessment practices often encourage it.

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