Why is it a good idea, according to Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory, not to offer geometry until high school?
a. Children in earlier grades cannot handle the concrete nature of the problems.
b. Children cannot think of the types of careers involved in using geometry until later in school.
c. Geometry requires abstract thinking which may be difficult for younger children.
d. Geometry requires conservation of mass which is difficult for younger children.
C
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a. specific events. b. general facts. c. early childhood experiences. d. how to perform an action.
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