The Effect of Examples and Gender on Third Graders' Ability to Distinguish Environmental Facts from Opinions.

Corral-Verdugo, Victor

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Effect of Examples and Gender on Third Graders' Ability to Distinguish Environmental Facts from Opinions.

Corral-Verdugo, Victor

Journal of Environmental Education, v24 n4 p26-28 Sum 1993

Twenty-four third-grade students were randomly assigned to groups receiving explanations of distinctions between environmental facts and opinions or explanations as well as specific examples. Students receiving specific examples scored significantly higher on distinguishing fact and opinion. Gender did not affect performance. (MDH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Consciousness Raising, Critical Thinking, Environmental Education, Evaluative Thinking, Grade 3, Opinions, Primary Education, Questionnaires, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Values Clarification

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Language: English

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