Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Suggests That Elementary School Education

question 30

Multiple Choice

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that elementary school education should:

• A) allow children to discover principles by doing rather than by being shown
• B) spend more of the class day on math and science instruction and less on free play activities
• C) not be expected to learn mathematics or science until about the 3rd or 4th grade
• D) emphasize the use of verbal rewards such as praise in order to increase motivation for learning

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