A Review of Research on Formal Reasoning and Science Teaching.

Lawson, Anton E.

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ERIC Number: EJ328802

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Publication Date: 1985

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A Review of Research on Formal Reasoning and Science Teaching.

Lawson, Anton E.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n7 p569-617 Oct 1985

Examines research in developmental psychology and science education that has attempted to assess the validity of Piaget's theory of formal thought and its relation to educational practice. Position papers (with little or no empirical support) are not included. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Research Reports, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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