Formal Reasoning, Achievement, and Intelligence: An Issue of Importance.

Lawson, Anton E.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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Formal Reasoning, Achievement, and Intelligence: An Issue of Importance.

Lawson, Anton E.

Science Education, v66 n1 p77-83 Jan 1982

Many science curriculum development projects have the goal of increasing students' ability to employ scientific or formal reasoning strategies. Argues that longitudinal data of students who acquired formal reasoning strategies as a consequence of specific instruction are needed to provide evidence that these skills will help in other academic areas. (PB)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Deduction, Intelligence, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers

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