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A teaching maxim emphasizing progression from easy to difficult supports:

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Cognitive scaffolding

The teaching maxim of proceeding from easy to difficult is a well-established pedagogical principle that structures instruction in graded, progressive steps.

This gradual build-up of complexity mirrors the concept of cognitive scaffolding, where the teacher provides structured support that is incrementally increased in difficulty as the learner's competence grows, eventually allowing independent mastery.

It is not related to silence, rote memorization, or punishment, none of which describe a graded instructional progression.

Therefore, the easy-to-difficult maxim supports the principle of cognitive scaffolding.

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