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Direct linkTaasoobshirazi, Gita; Carr, Martha – Educational Research Review, 2008
This paper reviews and critiques the existing research on a widely recommended instructional approach called context-based physics, which involves placing physics material within a real-life context in an attempt to improve student motivation, problem solving, and achievement. Described first are the problems that exist with traditional physics…
Descriptors: Physics, Problem Solving, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Download full textLaLomia, Mary J.; And Others – 1988
This study examined problem solving as a function of display type (table/graph) and numeric function (linear/nonlinear) in four problem solving domains. Twenty-two stimulus problems were developed, and line graph and table displays were constructed for each problem. Half of the displays contained linear numeric functions and the other half…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Data Interpretation, Graphs, Intermode Differences
Mathison, Carla; Allen, Brockenbrough S. – 1987
The hypothesis for this study assumed that subjects who received a diagram representing the structural relationships of a story would be more likely to solve a new and analogous problem than subjects who received two analogs without a diagram. The 151 graduate students who acted as subjects were randomly assigned to one of four treatments: one or…
Descriptors: Analogy, Cognitive Mapping, Comparative Analysis, Diagrams
Polin, Linda – Computing Teacher, 1989
Describes four research studies that deal with students and computers. Three are programing studies that examine the effects of computer programing on problem solving and other cognitive skills of students in grades four through eight; the fourth study analyzes characteristics of students who entered a programing competition. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Competition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedWideman, Herbert H.; Owston, Ronald D. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1993
Discusses knowledge base development as a pedagogical activity and describes a study of eighth graders that compared three instructional conditions: (1) expert system development work; (2) problem-solving activities using computer-assisted instruction; and (3) a control group that used traditional noncomputer methods. Pretest and posttest scores…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedDalton, David W.; Goodrum, David A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1991
Describes a study that investigated the effects of computer programing activities, supplemented with problem-solving strategy instruction, on programing skills and on learner attitudes toward computers and toward problem-solving skills. The instruction of elementary students in LOGO and junior high students in BASIC is described, and further…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
