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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Problem Solving Strategy"”.
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A problem solving strategy based on knowledge-based systems
… restricted the use of KBS to a narrow range of problems, and has reduced the effectiveness of the consequent solutions. By considering first a specific problem in some depth, the thesis seeks to develop an alternative approach, where KBS is considered as simply another software technology to be …
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The Use of Forum Theatre as a Problem Solving Strategy for Middle School Students
… called "Forum Theatre" on the development of problem-solving skills for Middle School children. The techniques used in my study originated from Augusto Boal, the inventor of Forum Theatre.</p> <p>Middle School children have a difficult time being successful problem solvers and they desperately …
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The effects of teaching a mathematics problem solving strategy on the problem solving ability of grade nine students
… received instruction in the Logical Numerical Problem Solving Strategy every day for 37 minutes over a 6 week period. The control group received instruction in problem solving without this strategy over the same time period. Then the control group received the treat~ent and the treatment group …
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The use of self-instruction with multiple exemplars to teach generalized problem-solving to individuals with severe mental retardation
… with multiple exemplars to produce a generalized problem-solving response. Specifically, four residents of a group home who had severe mental retardation were taught to use the problem-solving strategy to solve task-related problems. The combined strategy resulted in generalization to untrained …
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Problem-oriented approach to criminal investigation: implementation issues and challenges
… proactive, information-based policing approach, problem-oriented policing emphasizes the use of crime analysis techniques in the analysis of the underlying causes of the problems that police deal with. In particular, analysis applications can be powerful tools for criminal investigation, such as …
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A cognitive schematic paradigm for expository essay writing in secondary schools
… is based on the assumption that writing as a problem solving strategy is a high level cognitive skill . In adhering to this assumption, a cognitively based schematic organizer known as a cross-classification chart was tested for its effectiveness a t the planning stage of the writing process . …
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Using the Four Square strategy to enhance math problem-solving
… examined whether the use of the Four Square problem-solving strategy would improve the math problem-solving performance of students who receive supplemental services for language arts literacy and mathematics from a basic skills teacher or a special education teacher. The Four Square strategy …
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A mixed methods study on choice of media influence on construction industry communication
… on the use of different communication media for solving problems in the construction industry. The focus of this research is on design-problems containing spatial information and are informally reported between site supervision and design professionals. Due to the fragmented nature of the …
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Validation of the MSPSS for Improving Outcomes of Patients
… Clinical support tools can be offered as a problem solving strategy to maximize treatment response and minimize deterioration.</p> <p>One support tool, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) has been characterized as easy to use and effective with adequate …
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Prolog and artificial intelligence in chemical engineering
… computer-aided tools and techniques for problem representation and simplification, feasibility analysis of separation tasks, and heuristic synthesis and evolutionary improvement. A difficult problem in knowledge-based approaches to chemical engineering is the "quantitative or deep …
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Explicitly structured physics instruction
In an introductory physics course, problem solving skills are not traditionally taught. The instructor explains the physical theory and works example problems. Many students, however, are not able to develop the ability to solve problems implicitly. The program of Explicitly Structured Physics …
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Visual thinking networking promotes long-term meaningful learning and achievement for 9th grade earth science students
… and enhanced higher order thinking skills of problem solving. Fifty-six ninth grade earth science students (13-15 years of age) in a suburban school district outside New York City were randomly assigned to three classes with the same instructor. Five major positive findings emerged in the …
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The Impact of Voluntary Engagement with Online Quizzes on Performance in Introductory Accounting Students
… using the quiz as a self-test was the better strategy for the foundational financial accounting concepts, while using the quiz as a worked example was the better strategy for topics that required the accurate application of a highly structured problem-solving strategy. An important caveat is …
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The Cognitive and Affective Dimensions of Mathematical Difficulties in Schoolchildren
… mathematical difficulties (MD) use inefficient problem solving strategies and lack computational fluency. This thesis extends existing research by investigating the cognitive and affective dimensions of mathematical difficulties in schoolchildren using a variety of methodological approaches. The …
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Particle swarm optimization applications to mpeg-4 transmission over ZigBee
… too low and the limitation could become a real problem which makes the video transmission over IEEE 802.15.4 networks difficult to achieve. Due to the low bandwidth of the ZigBee any large amount of data needs to be optimized at the targeted bitrate. Optimization techniques are widely used in …
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Design, decisions and dialogue
… manipulating infonnation used in the course of problem solving, with a separate dialogue component capable of discussing aspects of the problem and of the problem solving strategy with the user. Many of the novel features of the design have been incorporated in a prototype system called WOMBAT. …
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(Mis)understanding Afghanistan: an ethnographic examination of 'human elements' affecting the nexus between understanding and strategy in population-centric conflict
… affecting the nexus between understanding and strategy in population-centric conflict during the US/NATO engagement (2001-2015). Fieldwork traces processes of knowledge production that delineate three primary actor-groups of focus in the research: (1) ‘those that collect data’ — …
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Matching teaching strategy to available M-Space: a Neo- Piagetian approach to word problems
… have indicated that addition and subtraction problem-solving competencies are developmental in nature and that these competencies build upon counting abilities. They postulate that, in beginning addition and subtraction, a type of problem-solving strategy termed counting-all develops prior to …
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Proposta, implementaçâo e avaliaçâo de uma metodologia de ensino no conteúdo de funçâo, utilizando uma estratégia de resoluçâo de problemas fundamentada na teoria da aprendizagem significativa de Ausubel
… de una estrategia de resolución de problemas, fundamentada en la teoría del aprendizaje significativo de Ausubel, como metodología de enseñanza posibilitará a estudientes del 1er año de Enseñanza Media aprender significativamente el contenido de función ?La planificación ha …