Constructing a coherent problem model to facilitate algebra problem solving in a chemistry context
Journal article
Ngu, Bing Hiong, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing and Phan, Huy P.. (2015). Constructing a coherent problem model to facilitate algebra problem solving in a chemistry context. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 46(3), pp. 388 - 403. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2014.979899
Authors | Ngu, Bing Hiong, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing and Phan, Huy P. |
---|---|
Abstract | An experiment using a sample of 11th graders compared text editing and worked examples approaches in learning to solve dilution and molarity algebra word problems in a chemistry context. Text editing requires students to assess the structure of a word problem by specifying whether the problem text contains sufficient, missing, or irrelevant information for reaching a solution. Worked examples direct students to follow steps toward the solution, and its emphasis is on computation instead of the formation of a coherent problem model. Text editing yielded higher scores in a transfer test (which shared the same solution procedure as in the acquisition problems but differed in contexts), but not a similar test (which resembled acquisition problems in terms of both solution procedure and context). Results provide some theoretical support and practical implications for using text editing to develop a coherent problem model to facilitate problem-solving skills in chemistry. |
Keywords | algebra problem solving; chemistry; text editing; worked examples |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
Journal citation | 46 (3), pp. 388 - 403 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2014.979899 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84938554362 |
Page range | 388 - 403 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88626/constructing-a-coherent-problem-model-to-facilitate-algebra-problem-solving-in-a-chemistry-context
Restricted files
Publisher's version
138
total views0
total downloads1
views this month0
downloads this month