The Acquisition of Formal Operational Schemata During Adolescence: The Role of the Biconditional.

Lawson, Anton E.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ278647

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1983-Apr

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Acquisition of Formal Operational Schemata During Adolescence: The Role of the Biconditional.

Lawson, Anton E.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n4 p347-56 Apr 1983

Students (N=387) in grades 8, 10, 12, and college were administered eight reasoning items to test hypothesis that the basic logic utilized in individuals in scientific hypothesis testing is the biconditional and that the biconditional is a precondition for development of formal operations. Results and implications for science instruction are discussed. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing, Logical Thinking, Schemata (Cognition), Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A