Mario Is an 8-Year-Old Third Grader Who Lives in a Largely

Multiple Choice

Mario is an 8-year-old third grader who lives in a largely Hispanic community in Arizona.Considering typical ethnic group differences and without knowing anything else about Mario, with which instructional approach would you expect him to feel most comfortable?

A) A textbook chapter appropriate for his reading skills
B) An in-class workbook exercise
C) A direct instruction lesson
D) A cooperative learning activity