Students in a Fifth Grade Classroom Are Studying Dinosaurs

Multiple Choice

Students in a fifth grade classroom are studying dinosaurs.With the three conditions for meaningful learning in mind, choose the student who is most likely to engage in meaningful learning.

A) When the teacher introduces the topic, Arthur vaguely remembers reading a book about dinosaurs several years ago, although he cannot seem to recall much about it.
B) When the teacher describes the tremendous size of some of the dinosaurs, Becky remembers a huge brontosaurus skeleton she saw at a museum.
C) When the teacher writes the word "protoceratops" on the board, Connor writes it down, being sure to copy the word accurately.
D) When the teacher introduces the terms "meat-eaters" and "plant-eaters," Dale repeats both terms to herself several times.