By the end of middle childhood, the fine motor abilities have generally __________, whereas gross motor development __________.

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By the end of middle childhood (around age 11), fine motor abilities have typically nearly reached adult maturity, meaning that they have developed to a level where they can be used effectively for everyday tasks. Gross motor development also continues to improve during middle childhood, but it may not advance at the same exponential rate as it did during early childhood. However, it is not correct to say that gross motor development reaches a pinnacle during middle childhood or that it declines rapidly.

By the End of Middle Childhood, the Fine Motor Abilities