Which Statement Best Represents a Method to Expose Students to Multiple

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement best represents a method to expose students to multiple approaches to problem solving?

• A)Students should see a variety of inferior methods so that they can better appreciate the one best method to solve a problem.
• B)Class discussions lead to confusion for students and inhibit alternative problem-solving strategies.
• C)Multiple strategies are not very useful for simple mathematical ideas,such as basic computation facts.
• D)Exposure to multiple approaches and the subsequent connections help students to recall the steps to complete mathematical processes.

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Definitions:

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing and evaluating the content of a message.

Attribution Theory

A theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behaviors and events.

Role Playing

The act of performing the role of a character in a social setting, either as a form of entertainment or as a therapeutic technique.

Social Norm

The accepted behaviors within a society or group, often considered the 'unwritten rules' of conduct in various scenarios.