Why should teachers consider encouraging students to ‘opt-out’ during questioning?
Strategic opting out (e.g., replying “I don’t know”) by students can enhance learning outcomes by improving accuracy, efficiency, and cognitive load management!
What is strategic opting out?
Opting out involves refraining from answering when uncertain, allowing students to focus on tasks within their effective challenge spectrum (Sidi & Ackerman, 2024). This strategy can be integrated into