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Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – 1979
This study investigated student variables likely to influence process skill learning. Specifically, relationships were explored concerning the following variables: (1) student engagement and science process achievement, (2) formal reasoning ability and student engagement, (3) formal reasoning ability and science process achievement, (4) student…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Individual Characteristics, Junior High Schools
Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – 1980
Six variables have a significant effect on student engagement rates in middle school science activities: (1) teacher wait-time; (2) quality of teacher questioning; (3) cognitive level of teacher behavior; (4) classroom management; (5) student formal reasoning ability; and (6) student locus of control. Data suggest the importance of formal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Ability, Conceptual Tempo
