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Peer reviewedThreadgill-Sowder, Judith; And Others – Journal of Experimental Education, 1985
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships of certain cognitive variables to problem-solving performance. Cognitive restructuring, spatial ability, reading comprehension, and mathmatical story problems tests presented in a regular verbiage, low verbiage, and drawn formats were given to students in grades three through seven.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Elementary Education, Field Dependence Independence
Peer reviewedEaston, Charles E.; Watson, J. Allen – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1993
Tested the Watson and Busch model of how children learn LOGO programing. Investigated second- and fifth-grade students' stage of cognitive development, stylistic preferences, and strategy usage. Field-independent children showed a marginal advantage over field-dependent children in learning to program in LOGO. (MM)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
