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Peer reviewedWard, Charles R.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Evaluated is the Longeot test, a paper and pencil test designed to measure various aspects of formal and concrete operational thought. Information from over 500 subjects (ages 17 to 20) indicated the test to be reliable and classifications from it correlated with classifications mode using Piagetian tasks. (DS)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement
Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Examines content and problem effects of formal thought in 13-year-olds (N=120). Three controlling variables tasks with different content and two question-type tests (analysis and controlling questions) were administered. Findings, among others, indicate that content and problem effects contribute to variance on formal reasoning problems.…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Ability, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development
