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Cornbleth, Catherine – 1986
A cognitive process approach is applied to this discussion of the nature and relationship of skills, thinking, and social studies knowledge. To make understanding explicit, the paper addresses: (1) the meaning of cognitive skills and their role in thinking; (2) generic versus specific skills; and (3) implications for the National Assessment of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking
Dinkelman, Todd D. – 1990
Education reformers have been concerned that U.S. schools are not helping to develop in their students critical thinking or reasonable, reflective thinking about what to do or believe. Because of the significant role standardized tests play in measuring student progress, and the way in which they may influence the content and dissemination of what…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Content Analysis, Content Validity, Critical Thinking