L1.4.4: Formal Operational Stage

• Formal Operational

  Age = 12 Years Old and Above
• Formal Operational

  Thinking becomes more sophisticated and advanced

  ● Begins to think abstractly and reason about hypothetical problems

  ● Increase in logic, ability to use deductive reasoning (Principle to Conclusion or Outcome) and understand abstract ideas
• Formal Operational

  Abstract Thought:

  ● Instead of relying on previous experiences, child consider possible outcomes and consequences of actions

  Problem Solving:

  ● Systematically solve a problem in a logical and methodical way