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ERIC Number: EJ258410
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jan
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
A Developmental Analysis of Certain Piagetian Concepts among Some Nigerian Children.
Ehindero, O. J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n1 p45-52 Jan 1982
The concepts of distance, area, and the coordinate reference systems were investigated in relation to the displacement volume task among 300 randomly selected primary and high school children in Nigeria. Although results support Piaget's hypothesis, a developmental lag of about two years was observed in Nigerian students. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Developmental Stages, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, High School Students, Mathematical Concepts, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Spatial Ability, Spatial Relationship (Facilities)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Nigeria; Piagetian Stages; Science Education Research