Question

Explain the term “concrete operational stage in the context of learning place value”.

Do you agree with the statement that most primary school children are in the

concrete operational stage. Justify your answer.

Answer 1

The concrete operational stage is the third stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This period spans the time of middle childhood—it begins around age 7 and continues until approximately age 11 — and is characterized by the development of logical thought.

So, I agree with the statement that most primary school children are in the

concrete operational stage.