Having Students Study Worked Examples in Order to Learn How

question 75

Multiple Choice

Having students study worked examples in order to learn how to solve problems

• A) may be of benefit, but typically students are already aware of obvious solution strategies before they study these examples.
• B) is actually detrimental to learning because it tricks students into thinking that they understand a particular problem when they really don't.
• C) is probably a waste of time in the long run because it discourages independent inquiry and problem finding.
• D) may be an effective strategy because it helps students form general problem-solving schemata.

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