A Multivariate Analysis of Task Dimensions Related to Science Concept Learning Difficulties in Primary School Children.

Raven, Ronald J.

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A Multivariate Analysis of Task Dimensions Related to Science Concept Learning Difficulties in Primary School Children

Raven, Ronald J.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 9, 3, 207-212, 72

Piagetian tasks varying in complexity were administered to elementary school children in grades K-3. Differences between the attainment of similar concepts occurred when the tasks required different types of inference patterns, had different goals, or involved different percepts. Discusses curriculum implications. (AL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching, Elementary School Science, Learning Theories, Scientific Concepts, Task Analysis

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