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Patterns of Misunderstanding: An Integrative Model for Science, Math, and Programming.

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Perkins, D. N.; Simmons, Rebecca – Review of Educational Research, 1988

Certain misunderstandings in science, mathematics, and computer programing reflect analogous underlying difficulties. These misunderstandings are examined through four knowledge levels: (1) content; (2) problem-solving; (3) epistemic; and (4) inquiry. Analysis of several examples shows that misunderstandings have causes at multiple levels, and…

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Error Patterns

Improving SOLO's User-Interface: An Empirical Study of User Behavior and a Proposal for Cost Effectiveness Enhancements to SOLO. CAL Research Group Technical Report No. 7.

Lewis, Matthew W. – 1980

This report describes an in-depth analysis of the errors made by users of SOLO, a programming language written for Open University students studying cognitive psychology. The study was designed to (1) determine the effectiveness of SOLO's current error-handling routines by evaluating how often SOLO produced "sensible" messages or…

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software