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Peer reviewedde Hernandez, Lilian; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Determined that males (N=70) demonstrate higher level of intellectual development than females (N=70), that males mature intellectually earlier than females, and that there appear to be factors other than age and sex that are related to development of formal operational reasoning. Implications of these and other results are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, High Schools
Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Discusses whether formal thought constitutes a structured whole and role of propositional logic in advanced reasoning. Presents aspects of advanced reasoning model, considering hypothesis generation/testing as central processes in intellectual development. Argues that advanced reasoning schemata are linked by these processes and should be…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedFisher, Kathleen M.; Lipson, Joseph Isaac – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses the value of studying errors made by students in the process of learning science. Addresses 20 research questions dealing with student learning errors. Attempts to characterize errors made by students and clarify some terms used in error research. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
