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Resnick, Lauren B. – 1987
An analysis is presented of the latest findings from psychology and education on how children acquire complex thinking skills and learn to reason, and how the schools can teach such skills more effectively. This paper reviews previous research, highlights successful learning strategies, and makes specific recommendations about problems and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking