Why must teachers address students' preexisting understandings?
a. So that they can go home and tell their parents that they taught them wrong
b. Because students may have misconceptions that are never addressed, causing them to learn the new material better and replace their old ideas
c. Because students may have misconceptions that are never addressed, causing them to fail to grasp the new material because it does not fit with their preexisting notions
d. So that the teacher can help the students see things from his or her point of view.
Correct answer: d
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