Which of the following is NOT a drill teaching method?

• A. Step by step
• B. By the numbers
• C. Talk-through method
• D. Demonstration method

Answer: (D)

Drill training is all about practicing a sequence repeatedly to build speed, accuracy, and automatic responses. The methods used in drill are designed to get learners actively performing each step in the correct order, often with a set pace or cadence.

Step by step fits because learners perform actions in the exact sequence, reinforcing the order and flow. By the numbers matches drill practice by using a fixed rhythm or count to maintain uniform timing and coordination. Talk-through mirrors drill by having the instructor describe each action as the learner executes it, linking words to actions and maintaining the cadence.

Demonstration is about showing how something should be done, usually so learners can observe before attempting it themselves. It’s not inherently about the repeated, guided practice that characterizes drill. So demonstration is not a drill teaching method.