According to Piaget, which of the following abilities do children gain during middle childhood? ...

Answer to q. 1

logic

Answer to q. 2

Answers will vary but should discuss how children from lower-SES families have
language difficulties (e.g., smaller vocabularies, shorter sentences). Answers should
also include information about information processing theory and the brain's ability to
learn as well as the causal links that are discussed in the text.

Answer to q. 3

Responses will vary and should clearly outline a preparation strategy and thoughts
about what the exam would cover. Although students may respond that
effectiveness will be determined by the grade earned, more thoughtful students will
critically examine their preparation and effort.

Answer to q. 4

Responses will vary and should include children having their own books, being able
to freely read them, utilizing a combination of phonics and the whole-language
approach, and connecting reading to other areas of study. For math, suggested
strategies are emphasizing basic skills and a broader conceptual approach that
includes problem solving, estimating, and probability, along with convincing students
that they are good at math. Parents may assist by taking an active interest in their
children's schoolwork, having their children read to them, and having children
participate in activities at home that involve math such as measuring, cooking,
shopping, and so forth.