Mr Johnson Teaches a Class of Twenty 7- and 8-Year-Old

question 81

Multiple Choice

Mr. Johnson teaches a class of twenty 7- and 8-year-old second 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 infancy and early childhood

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