Each of the Teachers Below Has Students with Misconceptions About

question 47

Multiple Choice

Each of the teachers below has students with misconceptions about the material they are studying.Three of the teachers are using strategies that should help their students correct these misconceptions.Which teacher is not using an effective strategy for changing misconceptions?

• A)Ms.Andersen gives corrective feedback when students make statements that reflect misconceptions.
• B)Mr.Bissette presents a situation that students cannot adequately explain using their current beliefs about the topic.
• C)Ms.Caro reminds her students that she will be testing them on the material they are studying.
• D)Mr.Darren shows students how the true explanation of something is different from, and more plausible than, their existing beliefs.

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Definitions:

Binocular Depth Cues

Depth cues that depend on both eyes working together.

Convergence

The act of moving towards unity or uniformity, especially the tendency of the eyes to move towards each other to focus on a single point.

Monocular Depth Cues

Depth cues that can be perceived by one eye alone.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in images between the two eyes due to their different positions, enabling depth perception.