Connor is a fifth-grade student who demonstrates an above average propensity toward playing instruments. He frequently taps on his desk with obvious rhythm. Also, when he hears a song, he moves to the beat. His teacher recognizes Connor's highly developed musical intelligence. Which of the following activities would best use his musical learning modality to support him in learning the difference between solving for a rectangle's perimeter and area?
A)Play classical music while he works on a worksheet independently
B)Have him write the formulas repeatedly until he has memorized them
C)Teach him to sing a song that explains the difference between solving them
D)Give him practice problems with the formulas written at the top of the page

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Teaching Connor to sing a song that explains the difference between solving for the area and perimeter or a rectangle is the best activity listed to utilize his strong musical intelligence. While classical music can provide a pleasant learning environment, it does not teach him the concept. Repetition and guided practice are valid learning strategies, but they do not actively use Connor's musical intelligence.

Connor Is a Fifth-Grade Student Who Demonstrates an Above Average