Of the teaching stories presented in Chapter 2, which story best captures the concept of goodness of fit? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: The story of Alex, who fell into teaching best illustrates goodness of fit. Alex's personality is competitive and academically oriented, which fits the school for which he works. He has a strong desire to foster students' success and to share his in-depth knowledge in a way that helps students grasp complex concepts. Other answers are acceptable as long as they are explained clearly.
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