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:

Meninges

The three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Spinal Nerve Plexuses

Networks of intersecting spinal nerves that distribute and collect nerve signals from specific regions of the body.

Anterior Roots

The front part of the spinal nerve that carries motor output from the central nervous system to the peripheral organs and muscles.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit impulses from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, inducing action.