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Peer reviewedAbdullah, Kemal Bin; Lowell, Walter E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Reports results of a study to assess ability of children from different age groups (N=144) to generalize two hierarchically related concepts (Insect and Animal) with and without instruction in the form of a mental set. Also examined effects of age, I.Q., and sex on ability to generalize these concepts. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Generalization
