Question

directions: read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
passage 1: the benefits of problem-solving in math instruction
problem-solving math instruction
1 a group of high school students discusses the best way to create a model that reflects population growth over time. another group determines how much wood is needed to construct a tiny house. a third group reflects on the accuracy of data they created based on a school-wide survey. lively sounds of discussion, disagreement, and
read the following excerpt from passage 1, paragraph 4:
some students comprehend concepts by reading information from a book or receiving instruction through a lecture. however, the learning styles of others demand visual and kinesthetic interaction for understanding. problem-solving based instruction allows students to receive instruction in many different modalities and is therefore more engaging overall.
based on the context of the paragraph, what is the best definition of the underlined word, modalities?
○ a musical harmony
○ a particular method in which something is experienced or expressed
○ a particular fashion or style
○ a disorganized state of being

Explanation:

The passage contrasts learning through reading/lectures with visual and kinesthetic learning, then states problem-solving instruction uses many different "modalities". The context refers to different methods of receiving/experiencing instruction. The other options do not fit this educational context: musical harmony is unrelated to learning methods, fashion/style does not describe learning formats, and disorganized state is the opposite of structured learning approaches.

Answer:

a particular method in which something is experienced or expressed