You Teach Math to Disadvantaged Middle-School Students

question 4

Multiple Choice

You teach math to disadvantaged middle-school students. You have found that it helps to divide problem solving into as many component parts as possible, teach each part in sequence, and help students practice each part before moving on to the next. Which of the following methods is least relevant to your approach?

• A)direct instruction
• B)time-on-task teaching
• C)explicit comprehension instruction
• D)active teaching

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Definitions:

Oral

Relating to the spoken word or communication by mouth, as opposed to written or non-verbal means.

Writing Requirement

A legal principle stating that certain kinds of contracts or agreements must be in writing to be enforceable.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from retracting a promise which the other party has reasonably relied upon to their detriment.

Oral Contracts

Agreements between parties that are made verbally and not recorded in written form, yet are still legally binding under certain conditions.