Concrete Operational Stage of Cognitive Development
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The concrete operational stage of cognitive development is the third and final stage. Children learn to use symbols to represent objects and concepts in this stage.
In early childhood, cognitive development is marked by the concrete operational stage. This stage is characterized by the ability to understand and use simple concepts such as numbers, letters, and shapes. During this stage, children can also solve simple problems and understand instructions.
One of the key skills during the concrete operational stage is understanding and using numbers. Children at this stage can count and understand the order of numbers and how to add and subtract numbers. They are also able to understand how to construct basic mathematical problems.
Another key skill during the concrete operational stage is understanding and using letters and words. Children at this stage can read and spell simple words and understand how to use letters to spell words. They can also understand how to join words together to create phrases.
Finally, children can understand and use shapes during the concrete operational stage. For example, they can identify basic shapes such as squares, triangles, and circles and understand how to combine different shapes to create new ones.