During her teacher preparation, Ms. Agis learned about a variety of major educational theorists. In her freshman social studies class she wants to use the ideas of Lev Vygotsky because she is concerned about her under-performing students. Which of the following ideas might she employ?
A)Relying on group work for the end of unit final project
B)Offering up an extrinsic motivation so that all students complete all assignments
C)Pairing up low-performing students with high-performing students on certain assignments
D)Asking students to come up with ideas about why historical events occurred

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Pairing up low-performing students with high-performing students on certain assignments. Doing this would be most in line with Vygotsky's "Zone of Proximal Development" that suggests that achievement is compelled by an individual working with an individual who has mastered the information.

During Her Teacher Preparation, Ms