What criterion did John Dewey believe was necessary for instruction based on problem-solving models?

a. Problems need to be relevant to the students.

b. Problems need to relevant to the teacher and the broader culture.

c. Problems need to be relevant to the students and important to the broader culture.
d. The type of problems being solved is unimportant; it is the process that is important.


ANSWER: c

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a. need fulfilling contexts. b. internalizing environments. c. autonomy-supportive contexts. d. externally supportive environments.

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Which of the following topics cannot be resolved through research?

a. Teaching students’ phonics improves reading performance b. Sex education is morally wrong c. Self-efficacy is related to school success d. Teaching students elaboration strategies can improve their memory performance

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What is the process of assigning numbers of units to physical quantities or non-physical quantities called?

a. Symmetry b. Division c. Measurement d. Topography

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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