Question

Suppose a student contradicts a statement that she has made during a group discussion. Which of these is the best way to work toward resolving the contradiction?

A."Let's compare your sources with my sources to decide which are more reliable."
B."Those two claims don't add up, but maybe we can find another source that helps us sort them out."
C."Actually, that sounds a lot like what Jennifer was saying, but you just used a different perspective."
D."You've already made that claim, but you haven't given us any evidence to support it."

Answer 1

B."Those two claims don't add up, but maybe we can find another source that helps us sort them out." 

This is the nicest and most effective route to help out a student and point out the contradiction

Answer 2

Answer:

B."Those two claims don't add up, but maybe we can find another source that helps us sort them out."  

Explanation:

When a group discussion is organized it is necessary to remember that everyone has the right to state his or her statements in the same way that everyone has the right to disagree with the spoken statements as long as everyone maintains respect among the group colleagues.

When a student disagrees with an affirmation that has been made during a group discussion; the best way to resolve this contradiction is to remain calm and to look for new sources of research that confirm or contradict the spoken statement. That is, when two statements do not add up, it is best to find another source that will help the group solve them.