Question

Which teaching strategy aligns best with Piaget’s concept of accommodation?

• A. Giving students a set of standard problems to solve
• B. Challenging students with tasks that require them to revise their existing understanding
• C. Encouraging rote memorization of facts
• D. Providing examples that fit into students’ existing schemas

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Challenging students with tasks that require them to revise their existing understanding

• Accommodation occurs when students modify their schemas to incorporate new information.

• Teachers can promote this by presenting problems that challenge students’ current understanding.