Use Of Structure Maps To Facilitate Problem Solving In Algebra-Based Physics

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written by Frances Mateycik, David Jonassen, and N. Sanjay Rebello

In this study we explore the use of expert-designed structure maps by students in an algebra-based physics course and the evolution of these maps based upon students' reactions and feedback collected over one semester. The participants were trained to use structure maps while solving problems sharing similar deep-structure elements. They met for one hour every week to work on the problems using the maps. We report here on the ways in which students used the structure maps during the interviews, the difficulties faced by students as they attempted to use these maps as well as the feedback offered by students regarding the maps. We also report on how we changed the maps based on feedback from the students and to facilitate their use during problem solving.

Physics Education Research Conference 2008
Part of the PER Conference series
Edmonton, Canada: July 23-24, 2008
Volume 1064, Pages 151-154

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Education Practices - Active Learning = Problem Solving - Pedagogy = Advance Organizers	- Lower Undergraduate - Graduate/Professional	- Reference Material = Research study

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DOI:: 10.1063/1.3021240
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Keywords:: PERC 2008, algebra-based physics, concept maps, educational aids, educational computing, educational courses, engineering education, learning (artificial intelligence), physics education research, problem solving, research and development management, scientific information systems, students’ perceptions
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Mateycik, F., Jonassen, D., & Rebello, N. (2008, July 23-24). Use Of Structure Maps To Facilitate Problem Solving In Algebra-Based Physics. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2008, Edmonton, Canada. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8105&DocID=736

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Mateycik, F, D. Jonassen, and N. Rebello. "Use Of Structure Maps To Facilitate Problem Solving In Algebra-Based Physics." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2008, Edmonton, Canada, July 23-24, 2008. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8105&DocID=736 (accessed 6 December 2024).

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Mateycik, Frances, David Jonassen, and N. Sanjay Rebello. "Use Of Structure Maps To Facilitate Problem Solving In Algebra-Based Physics." Physics Education Research Conference 2008. Edmonton, Canada: 2008. 151-154 Vol. 1064 of PER Conference. 6 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8105&DocID=736>.

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