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Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Theory of evolution (biology only) (1)?

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Topic

The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

Question

A. It means students should be able to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted.
B. It means Darwin is never assessed in The development of understanding of genetics and evolution.
C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Theory of evolution (biology only).
D. It means students should give the opposite of the approved learning objective.

Answer

The correct option is It means students should be able to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted in the subtopic Theory of evolution (biology only).

Explanation

The correct option is It means students should be able to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted.. It means students should be able to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted. This belongs to the subtopic Theory of evolution (biology only) within The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Theory of evolution (biology only).

Common mistake

Theory of evolution (biology only) common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted..

Answer by clearly explaining how to explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted..

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Which option correctly contrasts the named ideas for The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Theory of evolution (biology only): students must explain why Darwin’s theory was controversial and only gradually accepted.