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Hale, James P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Comments on a recent article by DeLuca on electronic "measurement of logical thinking" questioning four aspects of the article. DeLuca responds to the criticism on those four aspects in question. (GA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Intellectual Development
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Lawson, Anton E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
The paper presents a discussion of a theory of intelligence which postulates that intelligence develops rather than that intelligence is an innate ability possessed in full measure at birth. Discussion of unresolved issues surrounding their theory is presented. The effect of such a theory on science teaching is discussed. (RE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories
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Staver, John R.; Gabel, Dorothy L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
The goal of the study is to describe the development and validation of a cognitive development test. The test fulfills the criteria of (1) logical equivalence of test items and the mental logic of Piagetian tasks; (2) reliability and validity of the group measure; and (3) efficient, objective assessment. (RE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research, Educational Theories
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Lawson, 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