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Chandran, Sarath; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses a study that examined the role of four cognitive factors (formal reasoning ability, prior knowledge, field dependence/independence, and memory capacity) on achievement in chemistry as measured by tests of lab application, chemical calculations, and content knowledge. Reports the significance of prior knowledge and formal reasoning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes