Class discussions can serve several useful purposes.For which one of the following purposes is a class discussion least likely to be helpful?
A)To promote transfer of mathematical principles to real-world problems
B)To help students find new insights in classic works of fiction
C)To promote conceptual change in science
D)To facilitate the memorization of a poem

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Class discussions are not an effective means of facilitating memorization, which is better served by practice, repetition, and rote learning strategies. The other options all involve higher-order thinking skills, critical analysis, and problem-solving, making them more amenable to productive class discussions.

Class Discussions Can Serve Several Useful Purposes