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Brady, Richard R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Student problem-solving behaviors are analyzed using a four-dimensional framework with related detrimental factors identified for each dimension. General approaches and specific techniques developed to address negative factors are reviewed. Examined are means of developing the components of problem-solving teaching. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Moore, John M.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Reports an experimental study of 80 ninth grade biology students randomly assigned to treatment and control groups to determine whether the use of human examples in instructional strategies on Mendelian genetics increases acquisition and retention of genetics concepts. Results indicate that use of human examples in contrast to traditional examples…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures
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Friedel, Arthur W.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Discussed is the effectiveness of using analogies in chemistry instruction. Students' mathematics anxiety, spatial visualization skill, and proportional reasoning ability were found to be important aptitudes for determining chemistry achievement. The relationship between analogs and algorithms is described. (KR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algorithms, Chemistry, Cognitive Development
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Wandersee, James H.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Presented is an analysis of published research on students' conceptual development in the life sciences with the intent of providing information on the trends and content of those studies. A list of 128 references is appended. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Cohen, Herbert G.; Akarsu, Fusan – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Whether or not the spatial cognitive development of students from distinct social-cultural milieus, specifically Anglos from the southwestern part of the United States and Native Turks, would proceed along approximately the same lines was investigated. The overall findings tend to indicate that at times the acquisition of spatial structures may be…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Developmental Tasks
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Tirosh, Dina; Stavy, Ruth – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Reports a study to examine secondary school students' (n=200) responses to two figurally and spatially similar problems from mathematics and science that require different responses before and after instruction. Results indicated that most students gave the same response to both questions. Reasons for this pattern are discussed. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Context Effect, Grade 10