Each of the Children Is Trying to Solve a Complex

question 125

Multiple Choice

Each of the children is trying to solve a complex story problem.For whom would solving the problem best be classified as being at the upper limit of his zone of proximal development?

• A) Steve,who could never solve this problem
• B) Ed,who is capable of solving the entire problem on his own
• C) Frank,who rejects the help of all adults when he attempts to solve the problem
• D) Bob,who,with the help of an adult,can solve the entire problem

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