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Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Danny L.; Padilla, Michael J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Reports efforts and results associated with the development and validation of a test of graphing skills for grade seven through twelve science students. Concludes that the Test of Graphing in Science (TOGS) is a valid and reliable instrument. Also discusses TOGS value to the teacher and educational researcher. (ML)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Process Education, Science Education, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAhlawat, Kapur S.; Billeh, Victor Y. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Presents a comparative analysis of the psychometric properties of three group tests of logical thinking used in science education research. Findings dealing with Longeot's Test of Logical Thinking, Lawson's Test of Formal Reasoning, and Tobin and Capie's Test of Logical Thinking demonstrate a lack of concurrent validity. Includes recommendations.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concurrent Validity, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking
Peer reviewedOkebukola, Peter A.; Ogunniyi, Meshach B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Determined whether significant differences exist in cognitive achievement and in the level of acquisition of practical skills among ninth-grade students (N=1025) in cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning conditions in science laboratories. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for more productive science laboratory…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competition, Cooperation, Independent Study
Peer reviewedStrawitz, Barbara M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examined are the effects of testing on the achievement of students using self-instructional materials to learn science process skills. Results indicated that frequent quizzes did not differentially affect process skill acquisition. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
