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Niaz, Mansoor; Robinson, William R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Investigates the effect that manipulation of the extent of formal reasoning required for solving chemistry problems has upon student performance, and presents a cognitive model for the qualitative analysis of that effect. Concludes that the developmental level of students is the most important predictor of problem-solving success given significant…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement