Of the following, which is the most important problem with using explanations as the primary way of developing student understanding?

Question

a. Explanations tend to be inaccurate, so students develop misconceptions about the topics they study.
b. Teachers rarely use examples when they provide explanations, so students are unable to construct understanding.
c. Explanations rarely include information about the real world, so students aren't involved in real-world tasks.
d. Explanations don't allow the teacher to examine students' thinking as the learning activity develops.

Answer 1

d