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Peer reviewedThornton, Melvin C.; Fuller, Robert G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Reports results of a study investigating the ability of college students to solve problems using proportional reasoning. Also discusses implications for consideration of Piagetian cognitive level of students in planning college courses. (CS)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, College Science
Peer reviewedNiaz, Mansoor – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Investigates the effect of increase of the M demand of chemistry problems, having the same logical structure, on performance of students having different functional M capacity, cognitive style, and formal operational reasoning patterns. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests
