Logical Reasoning Ability in Papua New Guinea Tertiary Science--As Measured by the Test of Logical Thinking.

Wilson, Audrey H.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Logical Reasoning Ability in Papua New Guinea Tertiary Science--As Measured by the Test of Logical Thinking.

Wilson, Audrey H.

International Journal of Science Education, v10 n5 p589-93 Oct-Dec 1988

Examined college students' logical reasoning ability using the Test of Logical Thinking (TOLT) as a major predictor of science acheivement. Reports an improvement on each of the subscale scores, and a significant correlation with four science subjects on both pre- and post-TOLT scores. (YP)

Descriptors: Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Science, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking, Piagetian Theory, Prediction, Science Instruction

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Papua New Guinea

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Test of Logical Thinking

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