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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Definitions:

Larynx

The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords; also known as the voice box.

Pharynx

The muscular tube in humans and other vertebrates connecting the mouth and nasal cavities to the esophagus and larynx; plays a key role in swallowing and breathing.

Vocal Cords

Bands of muscle tissue located in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs, enabling speech and singing.

Epithelium

A membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body, involved in protection, secretion, and absorption.