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Download full textTirre, William C. – 1983
A common error in children's attempts to solve verbal analogies is to respond with a word strongly associated with the third term in the analogy. This is known as associative response. A study was conducted to investigate the cognitive processes underlying this response. Subjects, 112 fifth grade students, were administered a battery of tests…
Descriptors: Analogy, Associative Learning, Error Analysis (Language), Error Patterns
Dougherty, Barbara J. – 2002
This book introduces journal-writing prompts in mathematics for grades 5-6. Content prompts, attitudinal or affective prompts, and process prompts are presented. Each of the content prompts relates or connects topics within and outside of mathematics, targeting important or meaningful concepts and skills. The content prompts also provide…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMason, Lucia; Sorzio, Paolo – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1996
Presents the results of an experiment that evaluated the efficiency of analogy in the conceptual restructuring of a science topic. The experiment involved a fifth-grade class studying water and heat flow. Discovered that analogy can act as an effective trigger for restructuring knowledge. (MJP)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Restructuring
Peer reviewedWiggins, Jacqueline H. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1994
Presents findings of a qualitative study of musical learning processes. Findings are reported in terms of the nature of strategies used by children as they work with peers to solve compositional problems. Also finds that successful students moved back and forth from holistic approaches to segmented activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies
McKisson, Micki – 1983
The intent of this book is to provide the framework for educational experiences designed to develop creativity, self-reliance, and a sense of independence in the students' approach to learning. It is comprised of eight units on a variety of themes. Each unit stresses the use of thinking processes, such as creativity and problem solving. Emphasis…
Descriptors: Art, Creative Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Dance
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1986
The revised Iowa Developed Energy Activity Sampler (IDEAS) was compiled using the original IDEAS program and the Energy Conservation Activity Packets (ECAPS). This booklet provides activities for teachers in the intermediate elementary grades (3-5) and is designed to enable students to develop a comprehensive understanding of energy concepts. Each…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Electricity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. – 1987
The revised Iowa Developed Energy Activity Sampler (IDEAS) was compiled using the original IDEAS program and the Energy Conservation Activity Packets (ECAPS). This booklet provides activities for teachers in the intermediate elementary grades (3-5) and is designed to enable students to develop a comprehensive understanding of energy concepts. Each…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Electricity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
