The Effect of Experiential Science on Development of Logical Thinking in Children.

Linn, Marcia C.; Thier, Herbert D.

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Publication Date: 1975

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The Effect of Experiential Science on Development of Logical Thinking in Children

Linn, Marcia C.; Thier, Herbert D.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 12, 1, 49-62, Jan 75

Reports a study undertaken to determine the effect of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) on logical thinking. Evidence of logical thinking was measured as the ability to explain compensating variables that occurred in a cart experiment presented on silent 16 mm film. (GS)

Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Theories, Logical Thinking, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education

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