The use of the ABC's and why they are used is the essence of problem posing education. The problem-posing method is not the savior of the human race as Freire would have us to believe. It is a grand step in the right direction, but in the sense that Friere states is not complete. It is much too easy for a teacher to give an excuse for the lack of interest produced during class due to lack of time. Well, there is.
Nomenclature is a systematic labeling of complex strings of information.
This helps us keep track of this information in a simple manner. The system devised by GE is a variation of this labeling which help order the vast number of models. How would you name a top-mount standard efficiency GE refrigerator that has 22 cubic feet capacity containing glass shelves and a through the door refreshment center, made in the current model year painted white on white on to a textured surface. I don't know the answer to this question either. The teacher made it interesting, challenging and funny.