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The Development of the Concepts of Heat and Temperature in 10-13 Year-Olds.

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Shayer, Michael; Wylam, Hugh – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981

Describes the development of a Piagetian demonstration group test utilized to assess 9-12 year-old students' (N=161) understanding of heat and temperature. Findings include a unitary relationship between Piagetian stages of development and levels of understanding of heat concepts. (DS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Concept Formation