The effect of gender difference and reasoning ability on the learning of human circulatory system
Hacettepe Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi , vol.20, pp.126-130, 2001 (TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20
- Publication Date: 2001
- Journal Name: Hacettepe Universitesi Egitim Fakultesi Dergisi
- Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.126-130
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The present study aims to investigate the
effect of gender difference and reasoning ability on the
learning of human circulatory system concepts. Group Assessment of Logical Thinking and the Human Circulatory
System Concepts Test were administeredto 47 tenth grade
students to determine their reasoning ability and achievement, respectively. Two-way ANOV A was used to
analyze the data. The results revealed that while gender difference did not affect the performance on the achievement
test, reasoning ability significantly affected students' achievement