Formal Reasoning Abilities and School Achievement.

Valanides, Nicolaos

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ERIC Number: EJ550021

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Publication Date: 1997

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Formal Reasoning Abilities and School Achievement.

Valanides, Nicolaos

Studies in Educational Evaluation, v23 n2 p169-85 1997

Reasoning abilities of Cypriot 12th graders in five forms of formal logical thought were studied in relation to academic achievement and gender differences. Results support proposals that suggest that there are specialized abilities dealing with specific domains of reality. The five reasoning modes were significant predictors of achievement. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Ability, Foreign Countries, Formal Operations, High School Seniors, High Schools, Piagetian Theory, Prediction, Sex Differences, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Cyprus

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