Learning Intelligence: Cognitive Acceleration Across the Curriculum from 5 to 15 Years

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Michael Shayer, Philip Adey
Open University Press, 2002 - Children - 209 pages
At present few children - perhaps not more than 20 per cent - realize their true potential. Even in the first year at primary school great differences can be seen. Yet by suitable intervention either in the first two years of primary school or in the first two years of secondary school - we believe these to be critical growth periods - much can be achieved to change this gloomy picture.

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Cognitive Acceleration with 5yearolds
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Enhancing the quality of thinking in Year 1 classes 35 336
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Pupils understanding of what helps them learn
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