Teaching heuristics aims to help students solve which problems?
AOnly memory tests
BOnly routine sums
COnly copied drills
DNon-routine problems
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Non-routine problems
1. Heuristics are general problem-solving strategies.
2. They are taught to solve non-routine problems.
3. Routine sums and drills need no such strategies.
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