Three of the following teaching strategies should help promote conceptual change. Which one will not?
A) Pique students' interest in classroom subject matter.
B) Identify students' misconceptions about a topic prior to instruction.
C) Explore a few topics in depth rather than covering many topics quickly.
D) Have students learn definitions of important concepts to automaticity.

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Having students learn definitions of important concepts to automaticity may help with rote memorization, but it is unlikely to promote conceptual change. To truly change students' understanding of a topic, deeper exploration and addressing misconceptions is necessary. A, B, and C are all strategies that can help promote conceptual change by increasing engagement, identifying and addressing misconceptions, and allowing for deeper understanding of fewer topics.

Three of the Following Teaching Strategies Should Help Promote Conceptual