Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

Which of these are benefits of exclusion brainstorming? Select the best benefit from the list.

1. Activate student background knowledge

2. Develop math skills

3. Increase student engagement

4. Reduce test anxiety

The correct answer is: Activate student background knowledge

Exclusion brainstorming is a strategy that involves generating ideas by excluding certain options or elements from the discussion. One of the benefits of this technique is that it activates student background knowledge. By encouraging students to think about what is not included in a given scenario or problem, they are prompted to draw on their prior knowledge and experiences to make inferences and connections. This process helps deepen understanding and enhance critical thinking skills. Options B, C, and D are not benefits typically associated with exclusion brainstorming. Option B, developing math skills, is not directly related to this particular brainstorming technique. Option C, increasing student engagement, can occur during various instructional activities but is not specific to exclusion brainstorming. Option D, reducing test anxiety, is not a typical outcome of exclusion brainstorming.