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Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Planning Ability in Assessment of Risk for Mathematical Difficulties
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Partanen, Petri; Jansson, Billy; Sundin, Örjan – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2020
The demands on mathematical problem-solving have increased in almost all school systems internationally and may constitute a barrier for children with special educational needs (SEN). This study explored the role of fluid reasoning (FR), working memory (WM) and complex executive function of planning (EF) in children (N = 62) referred for…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Executive Function, Planning, Learning Problems
Problem Solving in Swedish Mathematics Textbooks for Upper Secondary School
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Brehmer, Daniel; Ryve, Andreas; Van Steenbrugge, Hendrik – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2016
The aim of this study is to analyse how mathematical problem solving is represented in mathematical textbooks for Swedish upper secondary school. The analysis comprises dominating Swedish textbook series, and relates to uncovering (a) the quantity of tasks that are actually mathematical problems, (b) their location in the chapter, (c) their…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Textbooks, Content Analysis
Students' Application of Chemical Concepts When Solving Chemistry Problems in Different Contexts
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Broman, Karolina; Parchmann, Ilka – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2014
Context-based learning approaches have been implemented in school science over the last 40 years as a way to enhance students' interest in, as well as learning outcomes from, science. Contexts are used to connect science with the students' lives and to provide a frame in which concepts can be learned and applied on a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts
Analysing Task Design and Students' Responses to Context-Based Problems through Different Analytical Frameworks
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Broman, Karolina; Bernholt, Sascha; Parchmann, Ilka – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2015
Background: Context-based learning approaches are used to enhance students' interest in, and knowledge about, science. According to different empirical studies, students' interest is improved by applying these more non-conventional approaches, while effects on learning outcomes are less coherent. Hence, further insights are needed into the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Chemistry, Context Effect, Problem Solving