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ERIC Number: EJ255503
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Ability of Children to Generalize Selected Science Concepts.
Abdullah, Kemal Bin; Lowell, Walter E.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n6 p547-55 Nov 1981
Reports results of a study to assess ability of children from different age groups (N=144) to generalize two hierarchically related concepts (Insect and Animal) with and without instruction in the form of a mental set. Also examined effects of age, I.Q., and sex on ability to generalize these concepts. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Generalization, Learning Processes, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research