While in High School, Patrick Was Angry at His Teachers

While in high school, Patrick was angry at his teachers because, in almost every class, he was required to write assignments and do presentations in front of his peers or industry experts.Patrick complained that he didn't understand why he had to write in a math or chemistry class.In hindsight, Patrick now understands that his teachers __________.

A) wanted to ensure he developed basic skills necessary for job success
B) were just assigning busy work to keep the students engaged and keep their teaching jobs
C) did not have a sense of what work skills are in demand
D) were out of touch with the abilities of the current generation of students