The Group Embedded Figures Test and Developing Cognitive Abilities Test were completed by 92 of 196 agriculture seniors. Using multiple linear regression, nine percent of variance in critical thinking was uniquely accounted for by learning style, suggesting that it is a significant variable that must be considered in developing critical thinking…

The Developing Cognitive Abilities Test was administered to 103 senior agriculture majors from a sample of 196. Of three cognitive levels (basic, applied, critical thinking), most did best on application. Cognitive development by gender was similar, and certain academic majors did better on different cognitive levels. Room for improvement in…

A study to determine the preferred learning style of students (n=92) enrolled in the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University concluded that a field-independent learning style was preferred and that instructors need to be sensitive to learning style differences and should incorporate various teaching methods. (JOW)