Mr. Johnson teaches a class of twenty 7- and 8-year-old second graders. His goal for the upcoming school year is to help at least 50% of his students reach formal operations. From the perspective of Piaget's theory, we would expect that Mr. Johnson's goal is:
A) An easy one to attain
B) Almost impossible to attain
C) Attainable only if he emphasizes abstract reasoning throughout the school year
D) Attainable only if his students have had enriching educational experiences throughout infancy and early childhood

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, formal operations is the fourth and final stage, typically beginning at age 11 or 12. Given that Mr. Johnson's students are 7- and 8-year-olds, they are in the concrete operational stage, making it almost impossible for them to reach the formal operations stage at their current age.

Mr Johnson Teaches a Class of Twenty 7- and 8-Year-Old