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Download full textBrewer, Steven D. – 1997
This research paper examines phylogenetic tree construction-a form of problem solving in biology-by studying the strategies and heuristics used by experts. One result of the research is the development of a model of desired performance for phylogenetic tree construction. A detailed description of the model and the sample problems which illustrate…
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies, Evolution
Peer reviewedReiner, Miriam; Burko, Lior M. – Science and Education, 2003
Focuses on the role of Thought Experiments (TEs) in ongoing processes of conceptual refinement for physicists and physics learners. Analyze TEs related to stellar evolution and general relativity. Identifies the stages at which crucial errors are made in these TEs and the cognitive processes which lead to these errors. Discusses implications for…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Evolution, Learning Strategies, Perception
