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Peer reviewedShibley, Ivan A., Jr.; Milakofsky, Louis; Bender, David S.; Patterson, Henry O. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2003
Investigates whether introductory college chemistry students today differ from those a generation ago in terms of Piagetian cognitive functioning, aptitude, and achievement, and whether the gender differences in Piagetian cognitive development functioning found in 1981 are still evident today. Suggests that today's students are different in a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Followup Studies
Peer reviewedColeman, Sharon L.; Gotch, Albert J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
This study examined the cognitive development of students enrolled in three levels of freshman chemistry courses and focused on changes in spatial ability over time. Results indicate that performance on general Piagetian-type tasks, including spatial visualization, can be refined through educational intervention. Concludes that students appear…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, College Freshmen, Educational Status Comparison
