Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that elementary school education should:
A) allow children to discover principles by doing rather than by being shown
B) spend more of the class day on math and science instruction and less on free play activities
C) not be expected to learn mathematics or science until about the 3rd or 4th grade
D) emphasize the use of verbal rewards such as praise in order to increase motivation for learning

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Piaget emphasized that children are active, motivated learners who learn best by experimenting and discovering knowledge through their own inquiries. He thought free play was very valuable, that mathematical concepts could be learned by even young children if object manipulation was used, and that children were intrinsically motivated to learn, making teachers' praise unnecessary and even counterproductive in some instances.

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Suggests That Elementary School Education