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ERIC Number: EJ065313
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1972
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Development of the Concept of Acceleration in Elementary School Children
Raven, Ronald J.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 9, 3, 201-206, 72
Speed and acceleration tasks were administered to children in grades three through six. Piaget's results were replicated. Suggestions concerning the appropriate grade level to introduce different types of motion tasks are made. (AL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Elementary School Science, Kinetics, Learning Theories, Physical Sciences, Scientific Concepts
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Identifiers: Acceleration (Physics); Piaget (Jean)