alleryWhat is the zone of proximal development?
AThe gap between solo and assisted ability
BTasks too hard even with any help
CTasks the learner has fully mastered
DThe age range of a school grade
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The gap between solo and assisted ability
1. The zone lies between what a learner can do unsupported and what cannot be done even with support.
2. Within it, the learner can perform with help from a teacher or more knowledgeable peer.
3. Mastered tasks and tasks too hard even with help fall outside it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Zone of proximal development, lead section_
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