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You Have Been Watching Your Friend Deb Trying to Teach

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You have been watching your friend Deb trying to teach her son Sean how to do a puzzle. Sean has done this puzzle many times and he usually just needs help with the pieces that are in a difficult area that is all black. Deb is trying to help Sean but her instructions would be appropriate for a child who has never done the puzzle before. What can you tell Deb about Vygotsky's theory, in general, and scaffolding, in particular, that might help her teach Sean in more effective ways?


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Compound Interest

Interest that is computed on both the initial amount of the deposit or loan and on the interest that has been added to that principal over past periods.

Desired Rate of Return

The minimum percentage return an investor expects to achieve by investing in a particular asset.

Present Value

The value today of a sum of money or cash flows expected in the future, discounted at a particular rate of return.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated not only on the original principal amount but also on the accrued interest from past periods on a deposit or loan.

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