Of the following, which best explains why first solving problems ...

[SO00]

Of the following, which best explains why first solving problems before looking at the answers in the back of the book is important?
 
  a. First solving the problems and then looking at the answers helps Jack retain information in sensory memory.
  b. First solving problems and then looking at the answers helps Jack rehearse the information.
  c. First solving problems and then looking at the answers puts Jack in a cognitively active role.
  d. First solving problems and then looking at the answers helps prevent retroactive interference.

Question 2

Having the students gather and put the information in the chart is an effective teaching strategy. Of the following, which statement best explains why having the students gather the information will be effective?
 
  a. When the students are gathering the information, they're in cognitively active roles.
  b. The process of gathering the information is an example of elaborative rehearsal.
  c. When the students are gathering the information, it is retained in their sensory memories.
  d. When the students are gathering the information, they are creating mnemonic devices to help them remember it.

[bhavsar]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

[SO00]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shewald78]

Great answer, keep it coming