alleryWhat did Mayer (2004) say should happen to pure unassisted discovery?
AIt should be eliminated
BIt suits all beginners
CIt should replace teaching
DIt needs no structure
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It should be eliminated
1. Mayer found no evidence that unassisted discovery improves outcomes.
2. He said it lacks structure.
3. So he argued it should be eliminated, not widened.
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