Using similarity rating tasks to assess case reuse in problem solving

Fran Mateycik, David H. Jonassen, N. Sanjay Rebello

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Abstract

Case-reuse strategies involve extracting the conceptual schema from previous cases and adapting them to new problems. Recognizing the deep structure differences and similarities between problems is essential for productive case reuse. We report on a semester-long study with students participating in weekly focus group learning interviews to facilitate case reuse strategies. At the mid and end points of the study, students were interviewed individually to ascertain the effect of these strategies. During these interviews students were asked to rate the similarities between problem pairs. We report on the results from the similarity ratings as well as present a comparison with expert responses to these questions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2009 Physics Education Research Conference, PER
Pages201-204
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 Physics Education Research Conference, PER: Physics Education Research across Paradigms - Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Duration: Jul 29 2009Jul 30 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1179
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other2009 Physics Education Research Conference, PER: Physics Education Research across Paradigms
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnn Arbor, MI
Period7/29/097/30/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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