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Peer reviewedBady, Richard J.; Enyeart, Morris A. – Science Teacher, 1978
Presents a classroom activity which can be used both to assess student's modes of thought and to clarify the logic of hypothesis testing. The task is based on Piaget's theories of cognitive development. (HM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Hypothesis Testing, Learning Theories
Hurd, Paul DeHart – Biological Sciences Curriculum Study Journal, 1978
Describes the factors which led to the development of the three year Human Sciences Program designed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) staff for the middle grades. Also presents the major learning and instructional characteristics of the Human Sciences modules. (HM)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedHill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Control group students (receiving descriptive, non-inquiry science) and experimental group students (using Science Curriculum Improvement Study-SCIS "Interaction and Systems" materials) were later combined in grade 4 for instruction with SCIS "Subsystems and Variables" materials. Results show similar difficulties in learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
