Hidalgo,eight,is very good at addition and subtraction,but he has a hard time understanding the complex algebraic problems that his 14-year-old sister does.Hidalgo is currently in which of Jean Piaget's stages of development?
A)Preoperational
B)Concrete operational
C)Formal operational
D)Conceptual operational

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children in the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) have developed a more logical and systematic way of thinking, but they still struggle with abstract or hypothetical concepts, which is likely why Hidalgo has trouble with complex algebraic problems.

Hidalgo,eight,is Very Good at Addition and Subtraction,but He Has a Hard