Which of the following is the best example of the concept of a zone of proximal development?
a. Jeff makes a note of the homework assignment for his last period class and completes it while riding home on the school bus.
b. Cindy explains to her younger sister how to solve a problem in math by organizing the information in a new way. Her younger sister can then complete her homework.
c. Sherri works on her algebra homework for two hours without being able to answer a single question correctly.
d. A mother shows her 8-month-old infant flashcards of words in different languages while she repeats each word on the card.
Answer is b. Cindy explains to her younger sister how to solve a problem in math by organizing the information in a new way. Her younger sister can then complete her homework
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