Siegler Has Studied the Details of Children's Cognition in Math

question 297

Multiple Choice

Siegler has studied the details of children's cognition in math. He has found that children _____.

• A) suddenly grasp the logic of the number system
• B) gradually acquire math knowledge and strategies
• C) already understand all they need to know about math by 3 years of age
• D) do not understand math knowledge and strategies until they are in adolescence

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