Descriptor
| Cognitive Ability | 2 |
| Cognitive Development | 2 |
| Formal Operations | 2 |
| Learning Strategies | 2 |
| Science Education | 2 |
| Secondary School Science | 2 |
| Teaching Methods | 2 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 1 |
| Academic Achievement | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Classroom Techniques | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Physics Education | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Policymakers | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedAdey, Philip; Shayer, Michael – Physics Education, 1988
Attempts to show that not only can density be taught to lower ability pupils but that by doing so, there is the possibility of assisting pupils to develop their reasoning powers. Lists teaching activities that help in this process. (CW)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Bednarek, Laurie J. – 1991
Previous research concerning the cognitive abilities of high school students has indicated that a substantial number of students enrolled in secondary science courses do not conceptualize at the formal-operational level. Further, results indicate that achievement levels in chemistry coursework are significantly affected by, not only cognitive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Ability
