Match List I (Kinds of classroom resources) with List II (Description) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Simple resources

ii.Compound resources

iii.Complex resources

iv.Abstract resources

List II

a.Physical objects that can be directly bought, adjusted and measured, e.g. textbooks, blackboards and chalk

b.Use of two or more resources, such as class-size reduction and use of technology

c.Resources difficult to discern and measure, often embedded via a web of relationships and practices, decision-making and teacher accountability

d.Resources which are not easily bought, measured or adjusted, e.g. instructional approaches and teaching philosophies

Ai-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d ✓ Correct

Bi-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

Ci-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d

Di-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b

Correct answer: (A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d

Explanation

Simple resources are physical objects that can be bought, adjusted and measured directly, such as textbooks, blackboards and chalk.

Compound resources (ii) combine two or more resources, such as class-size reduction with technology.

Complex resources (iii) are hard to discern and measure, embedded in relationships, practices and accountability.

Abstract resources (iv) are not easily bought or measured, such as instructional approaches and teaching philosophies.

The pairing runs Simple-a, Compound-b, Complex-c, Abstract-d.

Classroom resources span material, human and abstract kinds, all shaping instruction.

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