Analysis of the Conceptual Structure and Reasoning Demands of Elementary Science Texts at the Primary (K-Three) Level.

Staver, John R.; Bay, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ392678

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Analysis of the Conceptual Structure and Reasoning Demands of Elementary Science Texts at the Primary (K-Three) Level.

Staver, John R.; Bay, Mary

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n4 p329-49 Apr 1989

Examines 11 elementary science texts in terms of conceptual structure and reasoning demands using concept maps. Reports that (1) the conceptual structures vary widely across texts; (2) most of the structures are well defined; and (3) the reasoning demands are above the developmental capabilities of most of primary-level children. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Elementary School Science, Formal Operations, Primary Education, Science Curriculum, Science Materials, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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