Which one of the following statements best describes theorists' rationale for advocating the use of authentic activities?

a. Authentic activities are the most efficient way of teaching basic skills to a level of automaticity.
b. Authentic activities have built-in scaffolding that assures students' success.
c. Authentic activities help students transfer classroom subject matter to real-world contexts.
d. Authentic activities usually promote a mental set, which facilitates students' knowledge construction.


c

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