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ERIC Number: EJ139918
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effects of Training in the Proportional Reasoning Associated with the Concept of Speed
Boulanger, F. David
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 13, 2, 145-154, Mar 76
A group of third graders trained in the proportional reasoning associated with converting distance and elapsed time into speed scored significantly higher on an immediate retention test than the control group (no instruction), but there was no difference between groups on a delayed retention test. (MLH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, General Science, Instruction, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Education
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Identifiers: Piaget (Jean)