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A Research Methodology for Studying How People Think.

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Larkin, Jill H.; Rainard, Barbara – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984

Describes information-processing research, showing how computer models are used to explain thinking and how information processing approaches can be used systematically. Clarifies why students find factor-label method so difficult to master and discusses guidelines and suggestions for using information-processing ideas. (JM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools

Pictorial Presentation and Review Strategies in Science Learning.

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Alesandrini, Kathryn Lutz; Rigney, Joseph W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981

Tested were all-verbal or verbal-pictorial presentations followed by either pictorial practice or a control task with 96 undergraduates; results favored pictorial presentation with review. Also tested were effectiveness of pictorial review tasks to a read-twice control with 50 different undergraduates. Pictorial review facilitated performance and…

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Graphics