Research on addition- and multiplication-based equivalence problems shows that correct strategies appear first in __________ and only later in __________.
A) school settings; everyday settings
B) private speech; nonverbal mental activities
C) cognitive-processing tasks; problem-solving skills
D) gesture; speech

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Research has shown that correct strategies for solving addition- and multiplication-based equivalence problems appear first in gestural form and only later in verbal or written form. This suggests that gesture plays an important role in the early stages of problem-solving and serves as a precursor to more sophisticated verbal or written strategies later on.

Research on Addition- and Multiplication-Based Equivalence Problems Shows That Correct