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Lawson, Anton E.; Thompson, Lois D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the relationships between seventh-grade students' misconceptions of genetics and natural selection and four cognitive variables: reasoning ability; mental capacity; verbal intelligence; and cognitive style. Reports that only the reasoning ability was significantly related to the number of misconceptions. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Ability, Formal Operations, Genetics

Niaz, Mansoor – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1987
Contends that student success in introductory science courses at the college and university level depends on formal operational reasoning ability, size of working memory, and the degree of field independence. Reports the study findings related to cognitive predictor variables based on the testing of Venezuelan science majors (N=95). (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, College Science, Field Dependence Independence, Foreign Countries

Niaz, Mansoor – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Investigated were the relation between functional M-capacity and student performance in solving chemistry problems of increasing M-demand. Student performance decreased as the M-demand of the problems increased. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures
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
Lawrenz, Frances – 1988
Popular sentiment toward the teaching of thinking skills and, in particular, higher order skills, is on the rise. Many people are wondering about the best way for teachers to foster the growth of reasoning skills in their classrooms. This study attempts to improve the teaching of reasoning by investigating teaching behaviors or characteristics…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, College Science