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A student conceptualises Pythagoras theorem with the help of pictures and graphs very quickly. According to Bruner, at what stage of cognitive development is the students ?

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CTET 2022 Paper 2 Maths Question Paper (Jan-27-2023) (Eng-Hin-Skt)
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Iconic

According to Bruner's theory of cognitive development, learning progresses through three stages: the enactive stage, the iconic stage, and the symbolic stage.

In the enactive stage, a learner represents knowledge through direct physical action on objects.

In the iconic stage, a learner represents knowledge through visual images, pictures, and graphs without needing to manipulate physical objects.

In the symbolic stage, a learner represents knowledge through abstract symbols and language, such as mathematical notation, independent of images or actions.

Since the student conceptualises the Pythagoras theorem quickly with the help of pictures and graphs, the student is representing the concept through visual imagery rather than physical action or abstract symbols.

Hence, the student is at the iconic stage of cognitive development.

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