Which of the following statements provided in Chapter 2 related to what modern researchers understand about how children learn science is in most direct conflict with traditional views of learning?

A. there is variation in the rate of cognitive development among children
B. children come to the classroom with prior knowledge about science
C. to learn science children must seek explanations based on evidence
D. children learn science by doing science


A

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