From Piaget's Perspective, Why Might It Be Wise to Postpone

question 25

Short Answer

From Piaget's perspective, why might it be wise to postpone the teaching of complex fractions until middle school or high school?
a. Younger students haven't attained conservation.
*b Younger students haven't acquired proportional reasoning.
c Younger students can't learn complex equations.
d. Younger students don't know their math facts well enough.

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Definitions:

Synovial Fluid

A thick, lubricating fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, reducing friction between cartilage and other tissues in the joint to facilitate smooth movement.

Cartilaginous Joint

A cartilaginous joint is a type of joint where the bones are connected by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.

Medial Excursion

The movement of a body part toward the median axis of the body.

Lateral Excursion

A movement of the jaw side to side, away from the midline, important in the chewing process.