Consistent with Vygotsky's idea that cognition develops first in the social realm external to the child, before becoming interiorized, recent research indicates that children's use of which of the following as a strategy helps them solve math problems?

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Recent research shows that children who use gestures while solving math problems perform better on mathematical tasks and have more developed spatial reasoning skills. This is consistent with Vygotsky's idea that cognition is developed first in a social context before becoming individualized. The other choices may also be helpful strategies for children in mathematics, but do not specifically relate to Vygotsky's theory.

Consistent with Vygotsky's Idea That Cognition Develops First in the Social