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ERIC Number: EJ394185
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Logical Reasoning Necessary to Make Line Graphs.
Wavering, Michael J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n5 p373-79 May 1989
Determined is the logical reasoning necessary to construct line graphs including a straight line with a positive or negative slope and an exponentially increasing curve. The responses of subjects (grades 6-12) were classified into one of nine categories fitting with Piagetian operational structures. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Graphs, Logical Thinking, Piagetian Theory, Schemata (Cognition), Science Instruction, Science Tests, Secondary School Science, Test Construction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Graphing Skills