Descriptor
Cognitive Processes | 1 |
Elementary Education | 1 |
Foreign Countries | 1 |
Holistic Approach | 1 |
Problem Solving | 1 |
Science Education | 1 |
Sequential Approach | 1 |
Thinking Skills | 1 |
Source
Journal of Research in… | 1 |
Author
English, Lyn D. | 1 |
Watters, James J. | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Researchers | 1 |
Location
Australia | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Watters, James J.; English, Lyn D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1995
Measured children's (n=182) competence at syllogistic reasoning and in solving a series of problems requiring inductive reasoning. Reports that syllogistic reasoning and inductive reasoning were significantly correlated with both simultaneous and successive synthesis. Provides a basis for understanding the roles of spatial and verbal-logical…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Holistic Approach