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ERIC Number: EJ285715
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Aug
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The Differentiation of the Concepts of Difficulty and Ability.
Nicholls, John G.; Miller, Arden T.
Child Development, v54 n4 p951-59 Aug 1983
Deals with (1) developmental changes in children's concepts of difficulty and ability and (2) individual differences within different developmental levels. Three levels of understanding of ability and difficulty are proposed, and cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence of progressive development through the stages is presented. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Ability, Concept Formation, Cross Sectional Studies, Developmental Stages, Difficulty Level, Elementary School Students, Longitudinal Studies, Perception, Primary Education, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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