Which One of the Following Statements Best Illustrates Prior Knowledge

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best illustrates prior knowledge activation in a geometry lesson?

• A)"Today we will be studying three different kinds of triangles: acute, right, and obtuse."
• B)"Calculating the volume of a sphere is similar to a procedure you learned last month-calculating the area of a circle."
• C)"Okay, class, it's time to put your reading assignment away so that we can begin our geometry lesson."
• D)"Do you know how many square feet you have in your bedroom? After learning how to calculate the area of a rectangle today, you will know how to figure out exactly how big your bedroom is."

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