Question

The term "scaffolding" in education refers to:

• A. providing temporary support to students
• B. grouping students by ability
• C. introducing new concepts abruptly
• D. assessing students at the end of a lesson

Answer 1

Answer:

A. providing temporary support to students

Scaffolding in education refers to:

• Giving temporary support to students to help them perform a task or understand a concept they cannot yet do independently.

• As the student gains confidence and ability, the support is gradually removed.

• This concept is closely associated with Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).