Create a brief, fictional description of a student who is struggling in school. Include the student’s name, grade level, and area of struggle. You may include additional information to provide context for your fictional student if necessary.

• Explain how Piaget’s developmental theory could be used to support the student.
• Explain how Vygotsky’s developmental theory could be used to support the student.
• Which theory provides the most appropriate support for the student you described? Why?