Clarice Teaches Math to Fourth- and Fifth-Graders

question 39

Multiple Choice

Clarice teaches math to fourth- and fifth-graders.She does not believe in rote learning.She first teaches her class the basic principles and then helps children apply those to real-life scenarios.For instance,when teaching her students about the unitary method,she uses examples like packaged food to show them how to determine the price of a unit from the price of the whole package of items.Carice is using the _____ approach to teaching.

• A)direct instruction
• B)constructivist
• C)problem-solving
• D)teacher-centered

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Definitions:

Transactional

Relating to the conduct of business, or a specific interaction involving the exchange of goods, services, or funds.

Non-specific Response

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Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to make it meaningful.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that can elicit responses from living organisms.