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Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – 1980
Students from thirteen middle school science classes participated in this study to determine their formal reasoning ability and locus of control. Students were observed through a sequence of lessons for their classroom behavior. Results indicated that achievement was related to high formal reasoning ability, attention to instruction, and internal…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Attention Control, Cognitive Development
Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – 1979
This study investigated student variables likely to influence process skill learning. Specifically, relationships were explored concerning the following variables: (1) student engagement and science process achievement, (2) formal reasoning ability and student engagement, (3) formal reasoning ability and science process achievement, (4) student…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, Individual Characteristics, Junior High Schools
Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – 1979
Described is a study which represents an attempt to investigate the construct validity and internal consistency of a Test of Logical Thinking, the reliability of the IAR scale, and the relationship between formal reasoning ability and locus of control. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research
