Many teachers use science lesson plans that have step-by-step directions and lead students to reach a predetermined conclusion. What is wrong with these activities that involve explicit, predetermined directives and lead students to all reach the same answer?
a. The pre and post activity discussions often do not get the students' attention
b. There is no teacher follow-up that allows students' misconceptions to be addressed
c. The focus is very individual and some students may get left out
d. It is better to give students time to play or explore on their own, without much direction
Correct answer: a
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