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Herde, Christoph Nils; Wüstenberg, Sascha; Greiff, Samuel – Applied Measurement in Education, 2016
Complex Problem Solving (CPS) is seen as a cross-curricular 21st century skill that has attracted interest in large-scale-assessments. In the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012, CPS was assessed all over the world to gain information on students' skills to acquire and apply knowledge while dealing with nontransparent…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Achievement Tests, Foreign Countries, International Assessment
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Olakanmi, E. O.; Doyoyo, M. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2014
This paper explores the effectiveness of using "structured examples in concert with prompting reflective questions" to address misconceptions held by mechanical engineering students about thermodynamic principles by employing pre-test and post-test design, a structured questionnaire, lecture room observation, and participants'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering, Engineering Education, Misconceptions
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Parshall, Steven; Diserens, Steven – Planning for Higher Education, 1982
Programing is described as a process leading to an explicit statement of an architectural problem. The programing phase is seen as the most critical period in the delivery process in which energy analysis can have an impact on design. A programing method appropriate for standard architectural practice is provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Budgets, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
Greim, Clifton W.; D'Angelo, David – American School & University, 1999
Explains how commissioning can help to ensure that all components in a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system will work together as designed. Bowdoin College's experience with commissioning is highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation