Identify the statement that reflects an educational implication of the learning theories discussed in Chapter 2 "Exploring What it Means to Know and Do Mathematics."

A) Class activities and lessons should be designed with students' prior experiences in mind.
B) Students' mistakes should be minimized in order to build their confidence and enjoyment in the mathematics classroom.
C) New concepts should only be presented to students through teacher-centered presentations, in order to help them build the necessary background knowledge.
D) Most students learn best in a quiet class that consists primarily of direct-instruction, so that they can focus and won't be distracted by others.


answer: A

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