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Relational Reasoning in STEM Domains: a Foundation for Academic Development

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What is relational reasoning? Why is it critical to consider the role of relational reasoning in students learning and development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? Moreover, how do the particular contributions populating this special issue address the pressing societal needs and offer guidance to researchers and practitioners concerned with students academic development in these essential domains? These are the questions that are explored in this introduction to this special issue, Relational Reasoning in STEM Domains: What Empirical Research Can Contribute to the National Dialogue.

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Alexander, P.A. Relational Reasoning in STEM Domains: a Foundation for Academic Development. Educ Psychol Rev 29, 1–10 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-016-9383-1

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