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This volume solves one precise learner problem: the learner counts cells without tracing their positive and negative terminals, assuming that every added cell makes bulbs brighter even when one cell faces the opposite way. The aim is not to memorise a slogan. It is to understand the mechanism well enough to recognise the idea when the wording, numbers, diagram or context changes. A Primary 6 learner should be able to explain the decision, perform it under time pressure, and detect a tempting answer that only looks familiar.
- Understand the mechanism before memorising a form.
- Study the worked examples and compare near-misses.
- Repair common misconceptions with targeted tests.
- Complete graded independent practice before reading the answers.
- Use delayed transfer and examination control to make the skill durable.
- Use the parent and tutor notes only after the learner has attempted the work.
The problem beneath the mistake
A circuit diagram can show three cells yet provide less combined push than a correctly aligned two-cell battery.
The long line of a cell symbol marks one terminal and the short line the other, so orientation is visible in the diagram.
When cells face consistently in a battery, their effects reinforce along the chosen circuit direction.
When one equal cell is reversed, its effect opposes the others rather than joining them.
Two equal cells facing opposite ways can produce no net driving effect in the ideal classroom model.
A bulb then may remain unlit even though the path looks closed and cells are present.
Cell count alone is therefore an incomplete variable; effective arrangement matters.
A dim bulb can also result from poor contact, a broken filament or other circuit changes, so observation must be tied to the diagram and controls.
Never test cells by short-circuiting terminals; use only safe classroom components and teacher-approved set-ups.
For fair brightness comparison, use identical bulbs, cells of similar condition and the same circuit arrangement apart from the tested orientation.
A voltmeter is not needed for the basic reasoning: polarity tracing and comparison can establish the expected direction.
The reliable routine is mark terminals, choose a loop direction, record reinforce or oppose for every cell, combine signs, verify the closed path and predict the observable effect.
Core decision: Cells connected in the same direction can reinforce the electrical push around a complete circuit. A cell reversed relative to the others opposes that direction, so the combined effect is reduced and can cancel when equal cells oppose one another. Count orientation, not just cell number. Then confirm that the circuit is complete, components are connected correctly and bulb comparisons keep other variables constant.
A useful rule has three parts: a trigger, an operation and a check. The trigger tells you when the rule applies. The operation tells you what to do. The check tells you whether the result still matches the meaning of the question. Learners who remember only the operation often apply it in the wrong place; learners who remember only an example often freeze when the surface details change.
Mechanism: why the rule works
1. Mark polarity
Cell symbols encode orientation through their unequal lines.
Diagnostic question: Which terminal is on each side? Reliable response: Annotate every cell before counting.
2. Choose a loop
A fixed tracing direction makes contributions comparable.
Diagnostic question: Which way will you move around the circuit? Reliable response: Keep that direction for the full audit.
3. Assign signs
Aligned cells contribute in one sense; reversed cells oppose it.
Diagnostic question: Does this cell reinforce or resist the chosen sense? Reliable response: Write plus or minus, not just a tally.
4. Combine equal cells
For identical cells, opposing contributions can subtract exactly.
Diagnostic question: How many effective cells remain? Reliable response: Calculate reinforcing minus opposing cells.
5. Check the path
A nonzero combined effect still needs a complete conductor loop.
Diagnostic question: Are there gaps, open switches or wrong bulb contacts? Reliable response: Separate source orientation from continuity.
6. Predict cautiously
Brightness depends on more than number alone.
Diagnostic question: Are bulbs and cells comparable? Reliable response: State the controlled comparison and expected observation.
Worked examples: make the decision visible
Do not race through these examples. Before reading each explanation, name the evidence that matters and the information that does not. Then compare the correct route with the tempting route. That comparison is where the transferable learning sits.
Worked example 1: Two aligned cells
Task. Both symbols face the same direction in series.
Reasoning. Their effects reinforce. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. The pair gives a greater combined push than one similar cell in the same circuit.
Independent check. Keep bulb and connections unchanged. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 2: Two opposed cells
Task. One equal cell is reversed.
Reasoning. The contributions oppose equally. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. The ideal net effect is cancelled, so the bulb is not driven.
Independent check. Still verify the circuit path. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 3: Three with one reversed
Task. Two cells reinforce and one equal cell opposes.
Reasoning. Signed count is +2−1. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. The effective result resembles one cell, not three aligned cells.
Independent check. Do not predict maximum brightness from count three. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 4: Four balanced
Task. Two equal cells face each way.
Reasoning. Reinforcing and opposing groups are equal. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. Their ideal combined effect cancels.
Independent check. State the equal-cell assumption. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 5: Open switch
Task. Two cells align but the switch is open.
Reasoning. Source effect exists, yet the path is incomplete. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. No steady current flows through the bulb.
Independent check. Do not blame polarity. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 6: Poor contact
Task. A correctly drawn battery is used but the bulb stays dark.
Reasoning. The observation alone has several possible causes. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. Inspect contacts, filament and path before concluding cells cancel.
Independent check. Use diagram plus evidence. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 7: Unequal cells
Task. A fresh cell opposes a weak cell.
Reasoning. Simple counting cannot prove exact cancellation. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. The stronger contribution may dominate.
Independent check. The PSLE comparison must state or imply similar cells. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Worked example 8: Repair a diagram
Task. A learner redraws one cell but accidentally reverses it.
Reasoning. The new drawing represents a different circuit source. The controlling idea is each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared. This prevents a learner from choosing an answer merely because one word, number or observation resembles a remembered example.
Answer. Match both long and short lines to preserve orientation.
Independent check. Audit symbol by symbol. A good check approaches the conclusion from a different direction. Repeating the same steps more slowly may repeat the same hidden assumption.
Deepening lab: compare cases, conditions and limits
A method becomes independent when you can say where it applies, where it stops and which change would alter the conclusion. The cases below deliberately vary one structural feature at a time. For each case, pause before the analysis and predict whether the core rule remains available. Then name the exact condition that controls the decision. This is harder than repeating a worked solution, but it is also closer to what an unfamiliar examination item demands.
Deepening case 1: One cell
Case. A single source sets the baseline.
Analysis. Its orientation defines the reference sense. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Mark terminals. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 2: Two aligned
Case. Contributions reinforce.
Analysis. Effective count is two. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Keep the circuit identical. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 3: Two opposed
Case. Equal contributions subtract.
Analysis. Effective count is zero. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. State the model assumption. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 4: Three aligned
Case. All reinforce.
Analysis. Effective count is three. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Compare with one reversed. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 5: Three, one opposed
Case. Signed count is two minus one.
Analysis. Effective count is one. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Predict relative brightness cautiously. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 6: Four, one opposed
Case. Three reinforce and one opposes.
Analysis. Effective count is two. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Do not count four. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 7: Four balanced
Case. Two oppose two.
Analysis. Ideal result cancels. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Check equality. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 8: Five, two opposed
Case. Three reinforce, two oppose.
Analysis. Effective count is one. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Show signed arithmetic. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 9: Parallel cells
Case. This simple series subtraction rule may not directly describe a different connection.
Analysis. Identify the topology first. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Do not transfer blindly. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 10: Reversed bulb
Case. An ordinary filament bulb is not made direction-sensitive by turning it around.
Analysis. Cell orientation and bulb orientation play different roles. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Focus on source polarity. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 11: LED caution
Case. Some components are direction-sensitive.
Analysis. Do not generalise bulb behaviour to every device. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Use the component stated. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 12: Weak cell
Case. Equal-count cancellation may fail if cells differ.
Analysis. Condition matters. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Report assumptions. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 13: Short circuit
Case. Direct terminal connection is unsafe and not a valid brightness test.
Analysis. Use a load and supervision. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Never recommend the action. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 14: Switch location
Case. An open switch anywhere breaks the series path.
Analysis. Continuity is separate from polarity. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Trace the full loop. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 15: Multiple bulbs
Case. Brightness also depends on bulb arrangement.
Analysis. Hold arrangement constant. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Change one variable. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 16: Diagram rotation
Case. Rotating the page does not reverse relative orientation.
Analysis. Relationships, not page direction, control. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Trace terminals. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 17: Symbol audit
Case. Long-short patterns are copied exactly.
Analysis. No accidental reversal occurs. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Compare source diagrams. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Deepening case 18: Complete audit
Case. Polarity, signed contributions, path, component type and controls agree.
Analysis. The prediction has a mechanism. Notice that the answer depends on each cell’s long and short line, the direction cells are arranged, whether effects reinforce or oppose, the complete conducting path, cell equality and the bulb or current observation being compared; changing a decorative detail would not be enough to change the reasoning.
Challenge. Apply to a new circuit. State the conclusion in one precise sentence, then add one sentence that names the evidence or relationship that makes it valid.
Finish the lab with a blank-page recall. Write the rule, its conditions, one confirming example, one near-miss and one independent check from memory. Compare that page with the article only after finishing. If the rule is correct but the condition is missing, the learning is not yet safe: an overgeneralised rule can produce confident errors. If the condition is correct but no example can be generated, practise construction rather than rereading.
Common misconceptions and targeted repairs
Misconception 1: More cells always brighter
What the learner may think. Count symbols only.
Why it fails. A reversed cell opposes the others. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. Use signed count. Use this short test immediately: Which cells reinforce?
Misconception 2: Closed path guarantees light
What the learner may think. Ignore net source effect.
Why it fails. Opposed equal cells can cancel. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. Check polarity and continuity. Use this short test immediately: Is there a driving effect?
Misconception 3: Dark bulb proves cancellation
What the learner may think. Ignore faults and open paths.
Why it fails. Several causes fit. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. Inspect diagram and components. Use this short test immediately: What alternative is controlled?
Misconception 4: Page direction is polarity
What the learner may think. Call left-facing negative without reading symbols.
Why it fails. The long and short lines define terminals. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. Annotate symbols. Use this short test immediately: Which line is long?
Misconception 5: Unequal cells cancel by count
What the learner may think. Subtract one from one mechanically.
Why it fails. Strength and condition may differ. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. State equal-cell assumption. Use this short test immediately: Are cells identical?
Misconception 6: Bulb must face the cells
What the learner may think. Treat filament bulb as polarised.
Why it fails. Ordinary filament bulb orientation is not the tested issue. The error feels efficient because it removes a decision, but it also removes the evidence boundary that makes the answer valid.
Targeted repair. Track the source. Use this short test immediately: What component is specified?
Graded independent practice
Attempt each item without looking ahead. Write one line that identifies the controlling evidence before writing the final answer. Items 1–3 check recognition, 4–7 require explanation, and the later items change the surface form so that memory alone is insufficient.
Practice 1: Two cells
Question. Predict two equal opposed cells in a complete circuit.
Explained answer. Their ideal effects cancel, so the bulb is not driven.
Why this answer earns trust. One reinforces and one opposes. Transfer variation: State assumptions.
Practice 2: Three cells
Question. Predict two aligned and one reversed.
Explained answer. The effective result is like one aligned cell.
Why this answer earns trust. +2−1=+1. Transfer variation: Compare with all three aligned.
Practice 3: Four cells
Question. Predict three aligned and one reversed.
Explained answer. Effective count is two.
Why this answer earns trust. +3−1=+2. Transfer variation: Hold bulb arrangement fixed.
Practice 4: Continuity
Question. Why can aligned cells still fail to light a bulb?
Explained answer. An open switch, gap, poor contact or damaged bulb can break the path.
Why this answer earns trust. Source and path are separate requirements. Transfer variation: Trace the loop.
Practice 5: Symbols
Question. What do long and short lines help identify?
Explained answer. The two terminals and relative orientation of each cell.
Why this answer earns trust. Orientation determines reinforcement or opposition. Transfer variation: Mark each cell.
Practice 6: Evidence
Question. Does darkness alone prove reversed cells?
Explained answer. No. Several faults can cause darkness.
Why this answer earns trust. Use circuit evidence and controls. Transfer variation: Name two alternatives.
Practice 7: Safety
Question. How should the idea be tested?
Explained answer. With teacher-approved low-voltage classroom components and a bulb or other proper load.
Why this answer earns trust. Avoid short circuits. Transfer variation: Stop if components heat.
Practice 8: Routine
Question. State the routine.
Explained answer. Mark polarity, choose loop, assign signs, combine contributions, check path and control the comparison.
Why this answer earns trust. It prevents count-only reasoning. Transfer variation: Apply after a delay.
Delayed transfer: prove that the learning lasts
Transfer test 1: Orientation shuffle
Evaluate eight batteries with identical cell counts but different directions. Do this after a delay, without rereading the worked examples. The purpose is to test retrieval and decision-making, not immediate imitation.
Success criterion. Every result uses signed contributions. If the criterion is not met, return to the smallest missing decision rather than repeating the entire chapter.
Transfer test 2: Fault separation
Distinguish cancellation from open-switch and poor-contact cases. Do this after a delay, without rereading the worked examples. The purpose is to test retrieval and decision-making, not immediate imitation.
Success criterion. Each diagnosis cites unique evidence. If the criterion is not met, return to the smallest missing decision rather than repeating the entire chapter.
Transfer test 3: Delayed circuit
Return after two days to an unfamiliar diagram. Do this after a delay, without rereading the worked examples. The purpose is to test retrieval and decision-making, not immediate imitation.
Success criterion. The learner marks terminals before predicting. If the criterion is not met, return to the smallest missing decision rather than repeating the entire chapter.
Examination control
1. Read the job before the story. Underline the command and the noun it governs. “Explain the change,” “state the word,” “find the fraction” and “identify the evidence” are different jobs even when the surrounding context is similar.
2. Separate given information from remembered information. Use only the facts supplied for the current task plus secure subject knowledge. Do not let a previous question, a familiar worksheet or an expected pattern silently become new evidence.
3. Write enough working to expose the decision. A marker or teacher should be able to see the relationship that justifies the answer. Extra sentences are not automatically stronger; the strongest working is concise, relevant and checkable.
4. Reserve a different-route check. For language, read the sentence for meaning and grammar. For mathematics, estimate or reverse the operation. For science, check the claim against the stated observation and a conservation or fair-test principle.
5. Stop when the requested job is complete. Unrequested speculation can contradict a correct answer. Add detail only when it explains the mechanism or satisfies another explicit part of the question.
Under time pressure, use a compact four-part margin routine: trigger → evidence → operation → check. Trigger names the feature that activates the method. Evidence identifies the exact words, values or observations allowed. Operation performs the language, mathematical or scientific step. Check asks whether the final statement answers the requested job, preserves units or referents, and avoids a stronger claim than the evidence supports.
A compact error log
After practice, do not record only “careless mistake.” Name the broken decision. Useful labels include trigger missed, evidence imported, relationship reversed, referent lost, unit dropped, operation correct but job wrong, and check repeated the same route. Add one prevention cue beside the label. A short accurate log is more useful than a long emotional account because it tells the learner what to do on the next item.
Review the log after two days and again after a week. Reattempt only one or two representative items first. If the method transfers, move to a mixed set. If it fails, repair the exact link between trigger and operation. This spacing matters because a solution can feel obvious while it is still visible and disappear when the page is closed.
Notes for parents and tutors
Have learners mark every long and short line before discussing brightness.
Use pairs with the same cell count but different orientations so counting fails visibly.
Keep source orientation, circuit continuity and component arrangement as three separate checks.
The adult’s most useful question is not “Why were you careless?” but “Which decision did the evidence require?” Ask the learner to point to the controlling word, value, relationship or observation. If the learner can explain that link, reduce support. If the learner cannot, model one example and then change the surface details for the next attempt.
Frequently asked questions
Do more cells always make a bulb brighter?
No. Orientation and the rest of the circuit matter.
What happens when two equal cells oppose?
Their ideal combined effect cancels.
What about three cells with one reversed?
Two reinforce and one opposes, giving an effective result like one equal cell.
Can a dark bulb prove cancellation?
No. Open paths and faulty contacts are alternatives.
What assumption supports simple subtraction?
The cells are similar and connected in one series source arrangement.
What is the fastest method?
Mark polarity and compute reinforcing minus opposing contributions.
Next routes
Return to the complete volume directory to locate the series, use the original PSLE Learning Guide for the foundation route, and continue through PSLE Science for verified subject guidance. The next useful task is a mixed set in which this idea is sometimes relevant and sometimes irrelevant; that is the point at which a learner must choose, not merely copy.