Accuracy and Stability of Cognitive Structures and Retention of Geometric Content.

McDonald, Janet L.

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ERIC Number: EJ406047

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Accuracy and Stability of Cognitive Structures and Retention of Geometric Content.

McDonald, Janet L.

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v20 n4 p425-48 Nov 1989

Investigates whether distinctions in cognitive structures between formal and concrete operational students effect their ability to produce an accurate cognitive structure, retain geometric content, and retain cognitive structures. Concludes that clear structures can be derived for the students. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, Formal Operations, Geometric Concepts, Piagetian Theory, Retention (Psychology), Schemata (Cognition), Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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