Representations in problem solving in science: Directions for practice

dc.creator	Joan Josep SOLAZ-PORTOLÉS
dc.creator	Vicent Sanjosé LOPEZ
dc.date	2007-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:34:21Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:34:21Z
dc.identifier	1609-4913
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/aacbe1df157642ba9633c63a9647d572
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/22775
dc.description	In this paper we focus on some of the findings of the science education research community in the area of representations and problem solving. Problem solving depends on the construction and manipulation of mental models (internal representations) in the mind. A large knowledge base (declarative, procedural, strategic, situational, and schematic knowledge), working memory capacity, and metacognitive skills play an important role in the construction and manipulation of mental models, and therefore in problem solving. In this point, applications of research for classroom practice is considered. Finally, external representations are discussed. Using multiple representations when solving problems is beneficial for students, representational formats of problems affect student performance, and the utilization of representational learning strategies can lead to substantial improvements in problem solving.
dc.language	English
dc.language	Chinese
dc.publisher	Hong Kong Institute of Education
dc.relation	http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v8_issue2/joan/index.htm
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1609-4913
dc.source	Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Vol 8, Iss 2, p 4 (2007)
dc.subject	problem solving
dc.subject	representations
dc.subject	mental models
dc.subject	knowledge base
dc.subject	working memory
dc.subject	metacognitive skills.
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Representations in problem solving in science: Directions for practice
dc.type	article