Maths is cumulative. So what follows for gaps?
AGaps block later skills
BTopics stand alone
COnly new topics matter
DGaps close by themselves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gaps block later skills
1. Cumulative means skills build on each other.
2. Mastery of an advanced skill requires mastery of many basic skills.
3. So early gaps must be found and fixed, which is the heart of remedial teaching.
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