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ERIC Number: EJ260366
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Relationships between Formal Reasoning Ability, Locus of Control, Academic Engagement and Integrated Process Skill Achievement.
Tobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n2 p113-21 Feb 1982
Twelve pupils from each of 13 middle school science classes participated in this study. Findings, among others, indicate that two of nine engagement measures (attending and generalizing), together with formal reasoning ability, were related to process skill, achievement, and retention. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Locus of Control, Measures (Individuals), Middle School Students, Predictor Variables, Process Education, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Student Behavior, Student Characteristics, Time on Task
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research