Of the following, the question that requires the most critical thinking on the part of students would be:
a. Why do we multiply 9 by 6 before we add the 4?
b. Now, what is the first step we take to solve the problem?
c. What is the answer to this problem?
d. What does the problem tell us to do?
Question 2
You have a student who has a fixed mindset, and he is struggling in your class. He scores poorly on one of your tests. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely?
a. He will engage in self-handicapping behaviors, such as not studying, to avoid perceptions of low ability.
b. He will seek help from you, explaining that he is struggling with your class, and that he needs help.
c. He will seek help from his peers who are succeeding in your class, since they are effective models for him.
d. He will view his lack of success as lack of effort and will try harder in the future.
