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mia · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

David Moore tries to start each of his lessons with a demonstration, such as dropping two objects of unequal weight and seeing them fall with the same rate of acceleration. Which of the following best describes Mr. Moore's attempts?

a. He is trying to capitalize on learners' extrinsic needs to feel competent.
b. He is trying to capitalize on learners' intrinsic needs for intellectual achievement.
c. He is trying to capitalize on the intrinsically motivating effects of curiosity.
d. He is trying to capitalize on learners' intrinsic needs for control and self-determination.

Question 2

Of the following, which strategy for improving our students' problem solving abilities is Jim best applying by modeling an analysis of his first case study including all the steps involved in the analysis?

a. Present problems in real-world contexts?
b. Develop students' expertise with worked examples.
c. Capitalize on social interaction.
d. Encourage sense making.