Accelerating the Development of Formal Thinking in Middle and High School Students II: Postproject Effects on Science Achievement.

Shayer, Michael; Adey, Philip S.

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ERIC Number: EJ438362

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Accelerating the Development of Formal Thinking in Middle and High School Students II: Postproject Effects on Science Achievement.

Shayer, Michael; Adey, Philip S.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v29 n1 p81-92 Jan 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, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Formal Operations, Intermediate Grades, Piagetian Theory, Science Achievement, Science Education, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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