A sixth grade teacher presents an introductory math lesson on multiplying fractions. During the lesson, she notices that several of the students ask for clarification of the terms "numerator," "denominator," and "reduce." She reflects that evening after school, and plans to go back and review the basics of fractions so her students will understand these abstract concepts
This best describes:
a. knowledge of the subject matter.
b. pedagogical content knowledge.
c. a teaching strategy.
d. educational research.
B
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