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You Are Teaching 4th Grade Science to a Group of 9-

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You are teaching 4th grade science to a group of 9- and 10-year-old students. What can you expect from them with regards to the scientific method, and are there things that you, as the teacher, can do to help your students improve their scientific reasoning?


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Concrete Operational Reasoning

A stage in cognitive development, as described by Piaget, where children aged about 7 to 12 years become capable of logical thought processes but still struggle with abstract concepts.

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Standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities in relation to an age group.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

School Achievement

The level of academic success or performance of a student in a formal educational setting.

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