Adolescents are required to take algebra because cognitive development theory indicates that they are ready to learn this subject. Some of Piaget's critics would respond to this statement by pointing out that

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most adolescents have not reached the preoperational stage.

Plaget did not examine mathematical development in adolescents.

Piaget overestimated the cognitive abilities of adolescents.

adolescents should not be stressed with complex topics like algebra.

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Some of Piaget's critics would respond to this statement by pointing out that Piaget overestimated the cognitive abilities of adolescents.

This critique suggests that while Piaget believed adolescents are capable of abstract thinking and handling complex subjects like algebra, some researchers argue that not all adolescents reach these cognitive abilities in the same way or on the same timeline.