Margaret Enjoys Rock Climbing but Hates Algebra Because It Is

Multiple Choice

Margaret enjoys rock climbing but hates algebra because it is too confusing. In an effort to help her become a better math student, her instructor asks her to put in order the steps required to get to the top of a large rock. She then asks Margaret to list some similarities between algebra and rock climbing. Soon, Margaret begins to make the connection between the logical processes involved with each activity. The form of learning that Margaret's instructor has asked her to engage in is

A) cooperative learning.
B) social learning.
C) operant conditioning.
D) discovery learning.