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Download full textLaird, John E.; And Others – 1985
Soar, an architecture for problem solving and learning based on heuristic search and chunking, has been applied to a variety of tasks during the development of the Soar project, the goal of which is to build a system capable of general intelligent behavior. The hypothesis being tested in this aspect of Soar research is that chunking, a simple…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Expert Systems, Heuristics
Elias, Barbara P. – 1985
A study was conducted to examine computer programming as a problem solving activity. Thirteen fifth grade children were selected by their teacher from an above average class to use Apple IIe microcomputers. The investigator conducted sessions of 40-50 minutes with the children in groups of two or three. Four problems, incorporating the programming…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making
Jones, William M. – 1985
Free-form games are applicable to a range of problem-solving situations. This document discusses gaming as a procedure for organized study of the complex problems entailed in confrontations and crises. The major focus of the booklet is on the various forms of this game type, the kinds of problems to which it is best adapted, and some approaches to…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Educational Games
Peer reviewedGliner, Gail S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a study in which elementary education students were asked to solve word problems by looking at the mathematical structure or the surface structure of the problems. Included are the methodology, data analysis, results, and discussion. The word problems used in the study are appended. (KR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Heuristics
Krulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – 1988
This book combines suggestions for the teaching of problem solving with activities and carefully discussed non-routine problems which students should find interesting as they gain valuable experience in problem solving. The over 300 activities and problems have been gleaned from a variety of sources and have been classroom tested by practicing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Education
Nelson-Le Gall, Sharon – 1986
Help-seeking has become a topic of growing interest in the past 5 years for educators and psychologists concerned with the development and enhancement of children's active learning skills. This paper explains the instrumental role of help-seeking in learning. Major conceptualizations of help-seeking are examined and evaluated for their utility in…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Decision Making, Educational Environment
