Problem-Solving Processes of High and Average Performers in Physics.

Coleman, Elaine B.; Shore, Bruce

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ERIC Number: EJ435899

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Problem-Solving Processes of High and Average Performers in Physics.

Coleman, Elaine B.; Shore, Bruce

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v14 n4 p366-79 Win 1991

This study examined the problem-solving protocols of 21 students in a grade 11 enriched physics course as well as 3 adult "experts" in physics. Experts and high performing students made more correct metastatements and more references to prior knowledge than did average performing students. (DB)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academically Gifted, Grade 11, High Achievement, High Schools, Knowledge Level, Logical Thinking, Metacognition, Physics, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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