Each of the teachers below has students with misconceptions about the material they are studying. Three of the teachers are using strategies that should help their students correct these misconceptions. Which teacher is not using an effective strategy for changing misconceptions?
A) Ms. Andersen identifies and then builds on things that students correctly understand about the phenomenon at hand.
B) Mr. Bissette presents a situation that students cannot adequately explain using their current beliefs about the topic.
C) Ms. Caro reminds her students that she will be testing them on the material they are studying.
D) Mr. Darren shows students how the true explanation of something is different from, and more plausible than, their existing beliefs.

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Reminding students about testing does not necessarily address their misconceptions about the material. This strategy may motivate them to spend more time studying, but it does not directly target their incorrect beliefs. The other three strategies (identifying correct understanding, presenting a situation that conflicts with current beliefs, and showing the true explanation) are all effective ways to challenge and correct misconceptions.

Each of the Teachers Below Has Students with Misconceptions About