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Peer reviewedStaver, John R.; Bay, Mary – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examines 11 elementary science texts in terms of conceptual structure and reasoning demands using concept maps. Reports that (1) the conceptual structures vary widely across texts; (2) most of the structures are well defined; and (3) the reasoning demands are above the developmental capabilities of most of primary-level children. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Elementary School Science
Download full textLawrenz, Frances – 1988
Popular sentiment toward the teaching of thinking skills and, in particular, higher order skills, is on the rise. Many people are wondering about the best way for teachers to foster the growth of reasoning skills in their classrooms. This study attempts to improve the teaching of reasoning by investigating teaching behaviors or characteristics…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, College Science
