Which one of the following strategies is most likely to promote self-regulation in students?
A) Mr. Adams knows that many students have trouble learning algebra. He spends the first few weeks of class having students engage in activities that will make algebraic concepts concrete and understandable.
B) When assigning a lengthy research project, Mr. Barnett advises his students to break the project down into a number of smaller tasks and then to reinforce themselves after they complete each one.
C) To build endurance, Mr. Carruthers asks his physical education students to run progressively longer distances each week.
D) Mr. D'Amato asks his students to look in a mirror and write a poem about what they see.

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Advising students to break a project down into smaller tasks and reinforce themselves after completing each one promotes self-regulation by helping students manage their time and motivation, ultimately leading to greater success in completing the project. The other options may have other benefits, but they do not specifically target self-regulation skills.

Which One of the Following Strategies Is Most Likely to Promote