Information and IdeasHardEvidence that a method works
Information and Ideas practice question
A teacher claims that having pupils explain a topic to each other helps them learn it.
Which finding, if true, would most directly support the claim?
- A. Pupils who spent ten minutes explaining a topic to a partner scored higher on a test a week later than pupils who spent the same ten minutes rereading their notes.Correct
- B. Pupils enjoy working in pairs.
- C. The teacher has used the method for years.
- D. Pupils who explain topics talk more in class.
Answer: A. Pupils who spent ten minutes explaining a topic to a partner scored higher on a test a week later than pupils who spent the same ten minutes rereading their notes.
A controlled comparison with a learning outcome.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Pupils enjoy working in pairs.
- Enjoyment is not learning.
- C. The teacher has used the method for years.
- Long use is not evidence.
- D. Pupils who explain topics talk more in class.
- Talking more is not learning more.
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