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The Cognitive Development of High School and College Science Students
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Kolodiy, George – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1975
Reports on a study conducted to obtain indications of changes in mental level from high school through college and to investigate the relationship of cognitive level to SAT scores, college grades, and attrition. (PEB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Students, Higher Education, Intellectual Development
Intellectual Development and the Understanding of Science: Applications of William Perry's Theory to Science Teaching.
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Allen, Robert D. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes William Perry's scheme of intellectual development, focusing on the first five stages or positions collectively termed "ways of knowing." Suggests applications of this scheme for science teaching. (DS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, College Students, Developmental Stages
Piagetian Development in Students
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Sayre, Steve A.; Ball, Daniel W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1975
Briefly reports on a study involving 419 randomly selected secondary school students who were given five Piagetian tasks to identify their level of cognitive development. (PEB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Intellectual Development, Junior High School Students