Why Are Skills the Basis of Intellectual Competence

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why are skills the basis of intellectual competence?

• A) They are the same across cultures and historical periods.
• B) They combine knowledge and practice for solving meaningful problems.
• C) They can be taught.
• D) They can be differentiated and assessed easily.

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