Question

Which of the following is not an example of scaffolding?

A. presenting the learner with a leading question

B. asking the learner to begin working on a problem

C. showing a learner the solution to a problem

D. completing the first part of a problem for a learner

Answer 1

I would say the best answer is B. Asking the learner to begin working on a problem.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B.

Explanation:

Scaffolding in learning and education is the process in which teachers explain and model how to solve or tackle a problem and step back later and provide support if needed.

All three options presenting the leading question to the learner, showing the present the solution to the learner and completing the primary part of the problem.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.