APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Learning By Invention: How Much Support Is Optimal?

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • Phillip Newman
    University of Louisville
  • Marci DeCaro
    University of Louisville

Abstract

Learning-by-inventing has been demonstrated to improve students’ understanding of new concepts, especially in mathematics. However, inventing places high cognitive demands on learners. Providing higher levels of guidance during the invention process reduced cognitive load and increased learning.

Education

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