Ms. Mackley teaches middle school science. Her classroom includes an aquarium with fish, a terrarium with two turtles, and a cage with a mouse. The desks are arranged in groups of four so that students can discuss science experiments and work together. Three different centers are set up around the perimeter of the classroom, each focused on a different area of science. Which of the following best describes Ms. Mackley's approach to classroom arrangement?
A. She is wasting her time with classroom decorations and should focus more on seatwork.
B. She knows that arranging an engaging, interactive, and well-organized classroom will contribute to positive student behaviors and overall learning.
C. She is creating an impersonal classroom environment.
D. She is providing students with a chaotic and distracting classroom environment.
Answer: B
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