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Peer reviewedNorris, Cathleen; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Pretests measuring critical thinking ability and mental alertness were administered to 72 first-year college students at the beginning of an introductory computer programing course. Posttests administered at the end of the semester showed significant improvement in both areas, indicating that instruction in programing improves students' critical…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Tests, Computer Science Education, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedBrownell, Gregg; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a study that examined the formal reasoning abilities of 147 preservice students in elementary education enrolled in a computer education course. Use of the Arlin Test of Formal Reasoning (ATFR) is explained, and correlations between students' ages and grade point averages and their scores on the ATFR are discussed. (Contains 22…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Science Education, Correlation, Elementary School Teachers
