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ERIC Number: EJ249139
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jul
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
How do College Students Solve Proportion Problems?
Thornton, Melvin C.; Fuller, Robert G.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n4 p335-40 Jul 1981
Reports results of a study investigating the ability of college students to solve problems using proportional reasoning. Also discusses implications for consideration of Piagetian cognitive level of students in planning college courses. (CS)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, College Science, College Students, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Piaget (Jean); Science Education Research