Three of the Following Statements Are Accurate with Regard to Students

question 47

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to students' and/or teachers' epistemic beliefs. Which statement is not accurate?

• A) Students' criteria for determining the truth or validity of an idea influence the extent to which they engage in critical thinking.
• B) Students are more likely to develop sophisticated epistemic beliefs when they have an opportunity to study a particular subject matter at an advanced level.
• C) Students who believe that knowledge is fixed and simple tend to achieve at higher levels in the classroom.
• D) Teachers who believe that learning involves primarily memorization and rehearsal are more likely to focus on lower-level skills in their assignments and assessment practices.

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