The relation between prior knowledge and learning in regular and gifted classes: A multigroup latent growth curve analysis.
Julia Matthes,
Michael Schneider,
Franzis Preckel
Abstract:The relation between prior knowledge and learning has been investigated in many studies. However, a recent meta-analysis showed that most of these studies suffered from serious methodological shortcomings, as they failed to account for knowledge growth over time, possible ceiling effects for learners with high prior knowledge, moderating effects of learning environments, and possible confounds between intelligence or traits that refer to intellectual investment and prior knowledge. The present study avoided th… Show more
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