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Tatsuoka, Kikumi K. – 1988
When learning is taking place, students test their hypotheses and evaluate them, and modify their current theories on the basis of new information. This phenomenon is known as "hypothesis testing view" or "theory changes." Many students change their rules to another while they are taking a test. This study introduced a new…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Equations (Mathematics), Hypothesis Testing
