Descriptor
| Academic Achievement | 1 |
| Cognitive Development | 1 |
| Cognitive Measurement | 1 |
| Cognitive Structures | 1 |
| Concept Formation | 1 |
| Developmental Tasks | 1 |
| Earth Science | 1 |
| Experiential Learning | 1 |
| Junior High Schools | 1 |
| Learning Strategies | 1 |
| Learning Theories | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Cohen, Herbert G. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedCohen, Herbert G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study to examine the effects of a verbal teaching strategy versus a strategy providing instruction using activities and manipulatives in four seventh grade earth science classes with students of varying cognitive abilities (n=83). Results indicate that students with more cognitive structures perform better and that using manipulatives…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures
