Educators in middle school subscribe to the concept that seventh and eighth graders have more in common with upper elementary students than with ninth graders. Which of the following learners' characteristics is not typically associated with students ages 11-15?
1) Students have a strong desire for independence.
2) Students are curious, imaginative, and creative.
3) Both boys and girls show a need for friends and take interest in group membership and loyalty.
4) There is an intense interest in self-improvement of sport skills, especially for boys.
