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Unpacking Students' Epistemic Cognition in a Physics Problem-Solving Environment
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Lindfors, Maria; Bodin, Madelen; Simon, Shirley – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2020
It is a widely held view that students' epistemic beliefs influence the way they think and learn in a given context, however, in the science learning context, the relationship between sophisticated epistemic beliefs and success in scientific practice is sometimes ambiguous. Taking this inconsistency as a point of departure, we examined the…
Descriptors: Epistemology, Schemata (Cognition), Science Instruction, Comparative Analysis
Interaction of Intuitive Physics with Computer-Simulated Physics.
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Flick, Lawrence B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
The question of how children solve force and motion problems in computer simulations without explicit knowledge of the underlying physics was investigated. Keystroke sequences made by children were saved and analyzed, and children were interviewed to understand their perception of the relationship between keyboard input and on-screen action. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Problem-Solving Behaviors during a Genetics Computer Simulation: Beyond the Expert/Novice Dichotomy.
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Simmons, Patricia E.; Lunetta, Vincent N. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
The problem-solving behaviors and genetics concepts employed by experts and novices during interaction with the computer simulation CATLAB, were examined. Thirteen subjects (3 experts and 10 novices) investigated a common hypothesis on a specific genetic trait during the computer activity. Using naturalistic research methods, general patterns of…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Educational Research
Computer Simulations to Stimulate Scientific Problem Solving.
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Rivers, Robert H.; Vockell, Edward – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
This study investigated the effectiveness of computer simulations for enhancing the problem solving skills of high school students. Summaries of three related studies are presented. Results indicate that the computerized simulations enabled students to master the objectives of a biology course as effectively as traditional methods. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Effectiveness of Microcomputer Simulations in Stimulating Environmental Problem Solving by Community College Students.
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Farynaiarz, Joseph V.; Lockwood, Linda G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Utilizes a quasiexperimental design to examine the impact of microcomputer simulations on environmental problem solving by community college students. The experimental group of students (n=34) showed a highly significant improvement in problem-solving skills after being exposed to three simulation models that focused on lake pollution analysis,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
The Nature and Use of Prediction Skills in a Biological Computer Simulation.
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Lavoie, Derrick R.; Good, Ron – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Describes mechanisms of thought associated with making predictions. Concludes that successful predictors had high initial knowledge of the subject matter and were formally operational. Unsuccessful predictors had low initial knowledge and were concretely operational. Systematic manipulation, note taking, and higher-level thinking skills were…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation