Why might a teacher use examples and analogies as part of a planned beginning?

a. To focus student attention on the lesson
b. To establish expectations for what is to be learned
c. To motivate students to become involved in the lesson
d. To relate students' prior knowledge to the new material to be learned


ANS: D

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