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Alexander, Patricia A.; Singer, Lauren M.; Jablansky, Sophie; Hattan, Courtney – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2016
This study investigated the relational reasoning capabilities of older adolescents and young adults when the focal assessment was a verbal and more schooled measure than 1 that was figural and more novel in its configuration. To achieve this end, the verbal test of relational reasoning (vTORR) was constructed to parallel the test of relational…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Adolescents, Young Adults, Cognitive Ability
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Rittle-Johnson, Bethany; Matthews, Percival G.; Taylor, Roger S.; McEldoon, Katherine L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2011
Knowledge of mathematical equivalence, the principle that 2 sides of an equation represent the same value, is a foundational concept in algebra, and this knowledge develops throughout elementary and middle school. Using a construct-modeling approach, we developed an assessment of equivalence knowledge. Second through sixth graders (N = 175)…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Knowledge Level, Mathematics Skills, Mathematical Concepts
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Winter, David G.; McClelland, David C. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1978
The development and validation of the Test of Thematic Analysis (TTA) are described. The TTA measures the effects of liberal education as distinct from other kinds of education and general maturation. Scores were higher among seniors than freshmen at traditional liberal arts colleges. No significant differences were obtained at two vocationally…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Community Colleges, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking