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Peer reviewedCalkins, Roderick P.; Welkowitz, Lawrence – Educational Perspectives, 1984
Two studies related to creativity are reported and discussed. The first examined possible relationships between problem solving, divergent thinking, and field dependence-independence in second-grade students (N=83). The second study determined that the analytical skills of 71 undergraduate students (measured by the Hidden Figures Test) may be…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Creativity Research, Field Dependence Independence
Kotze, J. M. A. – 1986
Difficulties facing learning disabled (LD) students in problem solving are reviewed and an approach is proposed to help them make better use of the learning strategies available to them. A cognitive learning style approach to LD students is introduced, followed by an analysis of problem solving and the stages of information processing (attention,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Conceptual Tempo, Elementary Secondary Education
Contreras, Maximiliano – 1985
People of different cultures differ in the cognitive style they use. Research reports that Mexican American children indicate a preference for field-sensitive cognitive strategies that are spatial-holistic, and middle class children a preference for field-independent strategies that are verbal-analytic. Brain research in hemisphericity appears to…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedChandran, Sarath; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses a study that examined the role of four cognitive factors (formal reasoning ability, prior knowledge, field dependence/independence, and memory capacity) on achievement in chemistry as measured by tests of lab application, chemical calculations, and content knowledge. Reports the significance of prior knowledge and formal reasoning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedNiaz, Mansoor – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Reports on a study intended to establish a relationship between the M-space (mental energy) and the M-demand (the variable difficulties of Piagetian tasks presumed to entail the same logical structure) of different items of general chemistry. Recommends that chemistry teachers consider the role of cognitive factors in determining student success.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science
Peer reviewedCrow, Linda W.; Piper, Martha Kime – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses the use of mental ability tests for grouping science students. Describes a study which investigated the analytical skill items on the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test for field independent bias. Results indicated that the test is biased in favor of individuals with field independent perceptual orientation. (TW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes
Stead, Keith – 1982
This research sought to identify reasons why the study of science was being rejected by girls and Polynesian students. From eight schools chosen to give a representative coverage of ethnic grouping (Maori, European, Pacific Island) and type (single sex, coed, rural, urban, primary, intermediate, secondary), 20 Form 1 to 4 classes were administered…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development
