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Peer reviewedMoore, Chris; And Others – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1984
Two experiments tested the assertion that development of quantitative knowledge follows a U-shaped course with an early stage of conservation based on functional significance. Tested three age groups of children from three to six years. Results suggest the assertion is unwarranted and reveal that performance in younger children is best interpreted…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Context Effect
