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ERIC Number: EJ356071
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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A Study of the Use of Ratios in Science Problem Solving.
Raven, Ronald J.
Science Education, v71 n4 p565-70 Jul 1987
Discusses a study which compared differences in ratio construction made by high school freshman and junior students. Reports that more freshmen than juniors selected solutions involving one variable, whereas juniors chose solutions that coordinated two variables in a mathematical or verbal rule. Reviews implications in problem solving and concept formation tasks. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Formal Operations, Instructional Improvement, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research