What Would Happen If Children in Grades Three and Four

question 64

Multiple Choice

What would happen if children in grades three and four were introduced to algebraic equations?

• A)They would be able to solve simple algebraic equations with support.
• B)They would lack the logical reasoning skills needed to solve algebraic equations.
• C)They would lack the hypothetical-deductive reasoning skills needed to solve algebraic equations.
• D)They would not be able to think concretely enough to solve algebraic equations.

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