Students are asked to move six matches to form four equal-sided triangles.In order to solve this problem, students must be able to
A)think intuitively.
B)think convergently.
C)exhibit both exceptional kinesthetic imagery and synaesthesia.
D)move beyond a set pattern of thinking.

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In order to solve this problem, students have to move beyond the set pattern of thinking and explore different possibilities. This requires a level of creativity and flexibility in their thinking, which is characteristic of divergent thinking rather than convergent thinking, and does not necessarily require exceptional kinesthetic imagery or synaesthesia. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Students Are Asked to Move Six Matches to Form Four