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ERIC Number: EJ251580
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Development of the Concepts of Heat and Temperature in 10-13 Year-Olds.
Shayer, Michael; Wylam, Hugh
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n5 p419-34 Sep 1981
Describes the development of a Piagetian demonstration group test utilized to assess 9-12 year-old students' (N=161) understanding of heat and temperature. Findings include a unitary relationship between Piagetian stages of development and levels of understanding of heat concepts. (DS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Testing, Heat, Middle Schools, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Temperature, Test Construction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Piagetian Tests; Science Education Research