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Download full textHong, Namsoo S.; McGee, Steven; Howard, Bruce C. – 2001
This study explored the mental components that are most important for successful problem solving. Four components were studied: cognition, metacognition, noncognitive variables, and justification skills. It was hypothesized that cognition and knowledge of cognition would predict success at solving well-structured problems, which have one correct…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation, High School Students
Peer reviewedHoward, Bruce C.; McGee, Steven; Shin, Namsoo; Shia, Regina – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2001
Discussion of the triarchic theory of intelligence focuses on a study of ninth graders that explored the relationships between student abilities and the cognitive and attitudinal outcomes that resulted from student immersion in a computer-based inquiry environment. Examines outcome variables related to content understanding, problem solving, and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 9
