MrJohnson Teaches a Class of Twenty 8-Year-Old Third Graders

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mr.Johnson teaches a class of twenty 8-year-old third graders.His goal for the upcoming school year is to help at least 50% of his students reach formal operations.From the perspective of Piaget's theory, we would expect that Mr.Johnson's goal is:

• A)An easy one to attain
• B)Almost impossible to attain
• C)Attainable only if he emphasizes abstract reasoning throughout the school year
• D)Attainable only if his students have had enriching educational experiences throughout their early lives

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