The Role of Cognitive Factors in Chemistry Achievement.

Chandran, Sarath; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ353007

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Role of Cognitive Factors in Chemistry Achievement.

Chandran, Sarath; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v24 n2 p145-60 Feb 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 ability to achievement. (ML)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Field Dependence Independence, Formal Operations, Knowledge Level, Learning Processes, Memory, Performance, Predictor Variables, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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