Which of the following most accurately depicts an application of Sternberg’s theory of successful intelligence?
a. Teachers should deemphasize memory-based instruction because emphasis on factual knowledge recall can undermine success.
b. Learning should consistently be assessed by essay or other written methods when possible.
d. Teachers should avoid repetition and other activities that promote automaticity of information-processing skills, in order to foster creativity.
c. Instruction should be balanced so that over the course of a unit, students are exposed to lessons that emphasize analytical, creative, and practical abilities.
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