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Can Comparison of Contrastive Examples Facilitate Graph Understanding?
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Smith, Linsey A.; Gentner, Dedre – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
The authors explore the role of comparison in improving graph fluency. The ability to use graphs fluently is crucial for STEM achievement, but graphs are challenging to interpret and produce because they often involve integration of multiple variables, continuous change in variables over time, and omission of certain details in order to highlight…
Descriptors: Graphs, Laboratories, Instructional Effectiveness, Cognitive Processes