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Peer reviewedShayer, Michael; Adey, Philip S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
A 1-year lag was found between the effect of an intervention intended to promote formal operational thinking in students initially 11 or 12 years of age and the appearance of substantial science achievement in the experimental groups. A one-year lag on cognitive development and an age/gender interaction were also reported. (Author/KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Critical Thinking
Download full textBoram, Robert; Marek, Edmund A. – 1991
The purpose of a study was to explore the link between conceptual understanding, free exploration of hands-on science center exhibits, and Piagetian cognitive developmental levels. In this primarily qualitative study, which is based upon interview and observational data, patterns in children's behavior relating to specific hands-on science center…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education
