Why are discrepant events useful in science education?

a. They compel the students to find an explanation.
b. They compel the students to examine their prior conceptions.
c. They help students enlarge their knowledge base.
d. They encourage students to modify their prior conceptualizations.
e. All of the above
f. None of the above


e. All of the above

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A. people pleasers B. procrastinators C. preemptives D. perfectionists

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A school board can automatically disqualify teachers who are parents of a child born out of wedlock

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Instead of a top-down approach to learning geometry that is based on the application of theorems, Geometer's Sketchpad enables students to learn through

a. induction b. deduction c. memorization

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State policymakers lack the understanding reading regarding the reality of teaching when legislation is mandated on what should be taught. Which of the following statements does not show the policymakers' beliefs?

a. What gets taught (curriculum) has a strong impact on how it gets taught. b. Teachers do not have to decide on curriculum because their professional expertise will illuminate the objectives for the students. c. Working in highly prescribed curriculum will increase the student's understanding of the objectives in a standardized manner. d. Curriculum if rigidly enforced has a significant impact on how teachers teach.

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