As Children Gain Mathematical Experience During Elementary School They Are

question 8

Multiple Choice

As children gain mathematical experience during elementary school they are able to:

• A) distinguish between a set containing six objects and a set containing twelve objects.
• B) count to five.
• C) count crayons by saying "three, five, six."
• D) envision quantities in terms of a mental number line.

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Definitions:

Maltreated Children

Young individuals who have experienced neglect, abuse, or harm from caregivers or others, impacting their wellbeing and development.

Peer Rejection

The process where an individual is deliberately excluded or marginalized by their peer group, affecting social relationships and self-esteem.

Social Reorientation

A process that begins in middle childhood, when children expand their focus and engagement from the family to the peer group.

Coregulation

A process where two or more individuals, such as a parent and child, adjust their behavior and emotions in response to each other to maintain a balanced relationship.