In a class on triangles and pyramids in a unit of geometry, Mr. Mancuso asks students to build a pyramid using sugar cubes. He gives them no instruction and tells them to just experiment and do their best. This project is ungraded. This sort of task would be considered which of the following types of learning experience?
A)Problem-based learning
B)Scaffolded learning
C)Structured learning
D)Zone of proximal development learning

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Problem-based learning. Asking students to complete a task that presents itself as a challenge is an example of problem-based learning. If the task were given explicit instructions it would be more of a scaffolded or structured kind of learning.

In a Class on Triangles and Pyramids in a Unit