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Expert-Novice Comparisons to Illuminate Differences in Perceptions of Problem Solutions
written by Kathleen A. Harper
Comparing the performances of experts and novices on particular problem solving tasks has been a popular technique in problem solving research, uncovering differences in the ways the two groups categorize, approach, and solve problems. Applying this technique, two samples of students and one sample of experts categorized pre-written solutions to a mechanics problem. The responses reveal differences in how the beginning college students, more experienced college students, and physics instructors view solutions. Students focus on the solutions' surface features and presentation, while instructors look more closely at the deep structure. These differences indicate that instructors should consider modifying the way in which in-class and handed out problem solutions are presented to students.
Physics Education Research Conference 2003
Part of the PER Conference series
Madison, WI: August 6-7, 2003
Volume 720, Pages 129-132
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https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1807271
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© 2003 American Institute of Physics
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DOI:
10.1063/1.1807271
NSF Numbers:
9653145
9553460
PACS:
01.40.Fk
Keywords:
PERC 2003, classical mechanics, educational aids, problem solving, teaching, testing
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Metadata instance created July 13, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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July 8, 2013 by Lyle Barbato
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Harper, K. (2003, August 6-7). Expert-Novice Comparisons to Illuminate Differences in Perceptions of Problem Solutions. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2632&DocID=3416
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Harper, Kathleen. "Expert-Novice Comparisons to Illuminate Differences in Perceptions of Problem Solutions." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI, August 6-7, 2003. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2632&DocID=3416 (accessed 29 March 2024).
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Harper, Kathleen. "Expert-Novice Comparisons to Illuminate Differences in Perceptions of Problem Solutions." Physics Education Research Conference 2003. Madison, WI: 2003. 129-132 Vol. 720 of PER Conference. 29 Mar. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2632&DocID=3416>.
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