When Daneesha encounters the problem 'If apples are 35¢ each, how much will 7 apples cost?' she thinks, 'Many items at the same price . . . hmm, this kind of situation usually calls for multiplication.' Daneesha’s reasoning reflects the use of:

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Transfer of learning means the use of previously acquired knowledge and skills in new learning or problem-solving situations. Thereby similarities and analogies between previous and actual learning content and processes may play a crucial role.  Types of Transfer are: Positive transfer - when learning in one context enhances a related performance in another context. Negative Transfer - when learning in one context undermines a related performance in another context. Near transfer - transfer between very similar but not identical contexts. Problem solving: The process of defining a... Show more

When Daneesha encounters the problem 'If apples are 35¢ each, how much will 7 apples cost?' she thinks, 'Many items at the same price . . . hmm, this kind of situation usually calls for multiplication.' Daneesha’s reasoning reflects the use of: