Number Sense Flashcards
What is the main focus of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
The development of logical thinking and understanding of the world through stages.
True or False: Vygotsky emphasized the role of social interaction in cognitive development.
True
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, children progress through _____ stages of cognitive development.
four
What are the four stages of Piaget’s cognitive development?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational.
Which theorist is associated with the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development?
Vygotsky
Multiple Choice: Which principle is NOT one of the counting principles?
A. Conservation B. Cardinality C. One-to-One Correspondence D. Stable Order
What is the principle of cardinality in counting?
The understanding that the last number counted represents the total quantity.
True or False: Vygotsky believed that cognitive development is primarily an individual process.
False
What does the term ‘Tiarchy of knowledge’ refer to?
The hierarchical nature of knowledge construction and understanding.
Fill in the blank: Piaget’s stages of cognitive development are based on _____ and _____ experiences.
biological; environmental
Multiple Choice: Which stage in Piaget’s theory occurs between ages 0 and 2
A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Concrete Operational D. Formal Operational
What is one key difference between Piaget and Vygotsky’s theories?
Piaget focused on individual cognitive development, while Vygotsky emphasized social interaction.
True or False: The principle of stable order means that numbers must be counted in a specific order.
True
What is the main idea behind Vygotsky’s concept of scaffolding?
Providing support to learners to help them achieve tasks they cannot complete independently.
List the three main counting principles identified in early childhood education.
One-to-One Correspondence, Stable Order, Cardinality.
Fill in the blank: Vygotsky believed that language plays a crucial role in _____ development.
cognitive
Multiple Choice: Which principle states that each object being counted must be assigned a unique number?
A. One-to-One Correspondence B. Cardinality C. Stable Order D. Abstraction
What does the term ‘abstraction’ refer to in the context of counting?
The ability to understand that counting can apply to any set of objects.
True or False: According to Piaget, children can only understand the concept of conservation in the Concrete Operational stage.
True
What role does culture play in Vygotsky’s theory?
Culture influences cognitive development through language, tools, and social practices.
Fill in the blank: Piaget’s theory emphasizes _____ and _____ in the development of knowledge.
discovery; exploration
What is the significance of the social context in Vygotsky’s theory?
It shapes cognitive development and learning processes.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Piaget’s theory?
A. Stages of development B. Emphasis on social interaction C. Active learning D. Schema formation
What is the key outcome of successful scaffolding according to Vygotsky?
The learner can perform tasks independently after receiving support.
