Why Are Nontraditional Students Better at Making Meaning of Theoretical

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why are nontraditional students better at making meaning of theoretical concepts?

• A) Because their brains have developed more fully and are more capable of understanding abstract concepts.
• B) Because they typically have learned the different theoretical concepts previously, and upon coming back to college it is a review.
• C) Because they have life experience and knowledge of multiple roles that help.
• D) Because they are more ready to learn and focused academically in general.

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