Jocelyn used a modified direct instruction for a thematic instructional unit on measurement in her fifth grade class. Instead of assigning homework for independent practice, however, she replaced the homework with a team study, game-like scenario. She followed up with a quiz covering the content. She found her students really enjoyed the instruction. Based upon the scenario, Jocelyn best
displayed:
a. guided discovery.
b. STAD.
c. lecture-discussion.
d. Jigsaw II.
B
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