Computer Problem-Solving Coaches

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written by Leonardo Hsu and Kenneth Heller

Computers might be able to play an important role in physics instruction by coaching students to develop good problem-solving skills. Building on previous research on student problem solving and on designing computer programs to teach cognitive skills, we are developing a prototype computer coach to provide students with guided practice in solving problems. In addition to helping students become better problem solvers, such programs can be useful in studying how students learn to solve problems and how and if problem-solving skills can be transferred from a computer to a pencil-and-paper environment.

Physics Education Research Conference 2004
Part of the PER Conference series
Sacramento, California: August 4-5, 2004
Volume 790, Pages 197-200

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Published: September 1, 2005

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Education Practices - Active Learning = Problem Solving - Technology = Computers	- Lower Undergraduate - Graduate/Professional	- Reference Material = Report = Research study

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DOI:: 10.1063/1.2084735
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PACSs:: 01.40.Fk; 01.40.Gm; 01.50.Ht
Keywords:: PERC 2004, cognitive skills, computer coach, computer software, educational aids, problem solving, problem solving
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Record Updated:: July 8, 2013 by Lyle Barbato
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Hsu, Leonardo, and Kenneth Heller. "Computer Problem-Solving Coaches." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2004, Sacramento, California, August 4-5, 2004. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9566&DocID=3457 (accessed 2 May 2025).

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Hsu, Leonardo, and Kenneth Heller. "Computer Problem-Solving Coaches." Physics Education Research Conference 2004. Sacramento, California: 2004. 197-200 Vol. 790 of PER Conference. 2 May 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9566&DocID=3457>.

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