Which One of the Following Best Illustrates the Use of Base

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best illustrates the use of base groups in cooperative learning?

• A) Students in a third-grade class are divided into several different reading groups based on their current reading levels.
• B) Students in a social studies class work in groups of three or four to conduct in-depth research projects in their local, inner-city neighborhood.
• C) Students in a literature class select one of four Shakespearian plays to read; students reading the same play convene for several half-hour discussions of the play.
• D) Students in a history class spend the last five minutes of each class session in small, semester-long groups in which they can compare class notes and help one another with sources of confusion.

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Definitions:

Framing of the Announcement

The way in which an announcement is presented or communicated, which can influence the perception and reaction of the audience.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution, especially when faced with complex situations.

Ideal Choice

A decision-making process aiming to select the best possible option based on specific criteria or values.