Journal article
A computational model of student cognitive processes while solving a critical thinking problem in science
The Journal of educational research (Washington, D.C.), Vol.112(2), pp.243-254
03/04/2019
DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2018.1514357
Abstract
Critical thinking when engaged in science problem solving around even simple tasks such as the Piagetian volume conservation task is a complex endeavor. Tasks such as the conservation task often require the interaction of multiple cognitive systems. Parity judgment, retrieval, and lateral thinking are three examples of such systems interacting with critical thinking during a student's attempt to solve the Piagetian task. The purpose of this computational ablation study is to establish the role of critical thinking as a necessary component of a system of cognition used for the completion of the Piagetian volume conservation task. This ablation study consists of three phases. The confidence interval between the ablation model and the elementary students do not overlap, indicating they are not statistically significantly different. This provides evidence that the model successfully emulates aspects of human cognition and the model can provide a robust picture of science student cognitive processes.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A computational model of student cognitive processes while solving a critical thinking problem in science
- Creators
- Richard Lamb - Learning and Instruction, State University of New York at BuffaloJonah Firestone - Teaching and Learning, Washington State UniversityMaureen Schmitter-Edgecombe - College of Arts and Sciences, Washington State UniversityBrian Hand - Teaching and Learning, University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of educational research (Washington, D.C.), Vol.112(2), pp.243-254
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/00220671.2018.1514357
- ISSN
- 0022-0671
- eISSN
- 1940-0675
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/04/2019
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning
- Record Identifier
- 9984083835502771
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