Explicit teaching of problem categorization using concept mapping, and an exploratory study of its effect on student achievement and on conceptual understanding – the case of chemical equilibrium problems

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Bakolis ◽  
Dimitrios Stamovlasis ◽  
Georgios Tsaparlis
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Chemical Equilibrium ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Equilibrium Problems ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Long Term Memory

Abstract A crucial step in problem solving is the retrieval of already learned schemata from long-term memory, a process which may be facilitated by categorization of the problem. The way knowledge is organized affects its availability, and, at the same time, it constitutes the important difference between experts and novices. The present study employed concept maps in a novel way, as a categorization tool for chemical equilibrium problems. The objective was to determine whether providing specific practice in problem categorization improves student achievement in problem solving and in conceptual understanding. Two groups of eleventh-grade students from two special private seminars in Corfu island, Greece, were used: the treatment group (N = 19) and the control group (N = 21). Results showed that the categorization helped students to improve their achievement, but the improvement was not always statistically significant. Students at lower (Piagetian) developmental level (in our sample, students at the transitional stage) had a larger improvement, which was statistically significant with a high effect size. Finally, Nakhleh’s categorization scheme, distinguishing algorithmic versus conceptual subproblems in the solution process, was studied. Dependency of problem solving on an organized knowledge base and the significance of concept mapping on student achievement were the conclusion.

Teaching Critical Thinking and Team Based Concept Mapping

2010 ◽  
pp. 171-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawndra Meers-Scott ◽  
LesLee Taylor ◽  
John Pelley
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
New Method ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Group Activities

Critical thinking cannot be fully developed without involvement in collaborative learning activities that elicit problem solving dialogue. Concept maps are effective tools for dialogue because they require decisions about the organization of and the relationships between facts and concepts. This active decision making process develops both long term memory and the ability to apply that knowledge. The authors describe a new method for incorporating scored concept maps into an established collaborative learning method, Team-Based Learning, as a way to improve the effectiveness of individual preparation and for enhancing the problem solving dialogue during group activities. Their new method, Team-Based Concept Mapping, has advantages for students with different personality types and with different backgrounds because it provides greater clarity and precision in the group dialogue. The effect of concept mapping on the interaction between different personality types is discussed and suggestions for future studies to develop this method are offered.

Revisiting the use of concept maps in a large enrollment general chemistry course: implementation and assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lance E. Talbert ◽  
James Bonner ◽  
Kiana Mortezaei ◽  
Cybill Guregyan ◽  
Grace Henbest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Chemistry ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
Concept Inventory ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test

In an effort to improve student conceptual understanding and help students better connect pre-existing knowledge to new ideas, a concept map assignment was implemented in a first-year college level general chemistry course. This implementation included a quasi-experiment that was carried out in discussion group recitation sections within a third-quarter general chemistry course. Students enrolled in a single section of the course were divided into two groups in which a concept map treatment was compared to a control group that completed short journal entries. Comparison of a concept inventory post-test using an independent samples t-test indicates students in the concept map treatment appear to perform better than the students in the journal control group (t = 2.34, mean difference = 0.844, p < 0.05). However, a multi-variable regression analysis in which the concept inventory post-test scores were compared between the treatment and control groups, while traits related to incoming academic preparation were held constant, suggests there was no significant difference in performance (unstandardized b = 0.222, p = 0.540). The quality of the students’ concept maps was also evaluated and correlated to student performance on the concept inventory, and it appears students who were better at concept mapping made greater gains in conceptual understanding (Pearson's r = 0.295, p < 0.05). When the relationship between the quality of concept mapping and concept inventory post-test was determined while holding constant covariates related to incoming academic preparation, the unstandardized B coefficient was positive, but was not significant at the p = 0.05 level (unstandardized b = 0.215, p = 0.134) This study does not provide unequivocal evidence that a concept map treatment leads to greater gains in conceptual understanding compared to a control population, or that students with better concept mapping skills performed better on the concept inventory instrument. Nevertheless, a template for implementing a concept map assignment in a large enrollment course is provided, and the results presented herein might prompt chemistry instructors to consider including concept map assignments in their instructional toolbox.

A Peer Tutoring-Based Concept Mapping Approach to Improving Students' Learning Achievements and Attitudes for a Social Studies Course

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Chien-Wen Chuang ◽  
Gwo-Jen Hwang ◽  
Wen-Jen Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mapping Approach ◽  
Acceptance Levels

Concept maps are well recognized as being an effective tool for helping students organize and construct their knowledge. However, previous studies have also indicated the difficulty encountered by young students in concept mapping. Therefore, how to provide an efficient strategy for enhancing students' learning achievement using concept mapping is worth studying. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of the peer tutoring-based concept mapping approach on students' learning performance. A 5-week experiment was conducted in an elementary school social studies course in southern Taiwan. The participants were two classes of fifth graders. One class was the experimental group consisting of 33 students provided with a computerized concept map learning model based on peer tutoring, whereas the other class was the control group consisting of 32 students learning with a conventional computerized concept mapping approach. It was found that the learning achievements and the concept map scores of the students who learned with the peer-tutoring strategy were significantly higher than those students who learned with the conventional computerized concept mapping approach. Meanwhile, the result also indicated that the innovative approach is significantly helpful for improving the students' learning attitudes and technology acceptance levels.

scholarly journals Computer-Based Concept Mapping as a Method for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Concept Learning in Technology-Enhanced Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülsüm Aşıksoy
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Learning ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

Technology enhanced learning is a wide area that covers all uses of digital technology to support learning and teaching activities. The computer-based concept mapping has shown potential in enhancing meaningful learning in education. Concept mapping is an important tool that is used in the field of education to help students in understanding the basic concepts and the relationships between them. This research proposes a computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) environment combined with Google classroom to help students reduce their misconceptions and to improve their problem solving skills. Furthermore, it examines the effect of CBCM on the sustainability of concept learning according to student views. The participants were first-year engineering students. The study was conducted in a physics class, and a true-experimental design was used. The experimental group students learned with the Google classroom combined with computer-based concept mapping (CBCM), while the concept group students learned with Google classroom and the traditional method. Data were collected from a physics concept test, problem solving inventory, and semi-structured interviews. The research results indicated that teaching in the CBCM environment combined with Google Classroom provides meaningful learning by correcting the misconceptions of the students. Moreover, there was a significant increase in the problem solving skills of the experimental group as compared to the control group. According to the students’ views, it was determined that CBCM enhances the sustainability of concept learning. The results of this study can help educators and researchers to integrate computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) techniques into Google Classroom.

scholarly journals Students’ Problem-Solving Skill in Physics Teaching with Virtual Labs

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunawan Gunawan ◽  
Ni Made Yeni Suranti ◽  
Nina Nisrina ◽  
Lovy Herayanti
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Virtual Labs ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
High Level ◽  
Essay Test

Problem-solving is a high-level ability to find solution to a problem. In the problem-solving process, students have to identify and understand the problems, plan the solutions, execute the plans and review the resolution process. This ability is needed by students to produce meaningful knowledge. This article discusses the effect of virtual labs in physics learning toward student’s problem-solving abilities. The improvement of problem-solving skills was analyzed in each step of the solution process. This quasi-experimental study was conducted at three different senior high schools. There were 165 students participating in this study, all of whom were divided into three experimental groups and three control groups. The research instrument used was five to eight questions of essay test. The results showed that the problem-solving ability of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at each school. The analysis of each problem-solving step showed that, in each school, the students' ability to identify and define the problem and also to establish goals and objectives show a similar result. Students have an excellent ability in identifying problem up to plan for problem-solving, whereas for the step of analyzing the choice of ideas and step to follow up of problem-solving overall still need to be improved. Students who are unable to complete a particular problem-solving step will not be able to complete the next step well.

scholarly journals The Reconstruction Model of Science Learning based PhET-Problem Solving

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Florida Emmy Doloksaribu ◽  
Triwiyono Triwiyono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Control Group

This study investigates the effects of science learning model reconstruction based on student needs, in order to generate more operational standards and teaching materials. The conceptual understanding through virtual laboratory appears minimal, based on the analysis addressing the demands of junior high school students in several locations in Papua. Hence, there is a necessity to reform the learning structure through the utilization of physics education technology (PhET). Furthermore, the model was reconstructed by the Model Education of Reconstruction with fundamental principles, including an analysis of the education needs based on PhET-Problem solving, to compose context describing energy materials and its changes. Expert validation on the accuracy of illustrations, drawings, tasks, exercises, and questions, indicates the model is eligible. The participants are 60 students control and experiment group for junior high school public 11 Jayapura. The results showed the science learning model has demonstrated increased virtual experiment abilities and conceptual understanding trought pretest and postest based N-Gain. Analysis of data based normality test and independent test (T-test), meanwhile, there is a significant differences between experimental and control group. Outcome of students' responses for a separate learning model reflected positive.

scholarly journals USING CONCEPT MAPPING FOR ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 662-673
Author(s):  
Katrin Soika ◽  
Priit Reiska
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Mapping Method ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Interactive Animation ◽  
Based Instruction

Conceptual acquisition is an important aspect of science education, especially with regard to committing things to long term memory. Three case studies were carried out to examine approaches to conceptual acquisition in science education. The aim of these studies was to determine whether concept mapping method is a valid research method. To answer the question, studies were developed. Two of them used animation to describe abstract topics in chemistry. The aim of the third study was to compare the differences in higher taxonomy concept maps, created in an allocated timeframe. The findings of the studies indicate that the use of voiced interactive animation without teacher explanation does not lend itself to superior concept acquisition. As a result of the study it was concluded that concept mapping as an assessment method provides a unique possibility to visualize the structure of students’ conceptual achievements. Based on the outcomes it is recommended concept mapping should be used more as an assessment or research method. Key words: assessment, concept mapping, animation, paper-based instruction, concepts.

scholarly journals THE PRACTICALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENT WORKSHEET BASED MULTIPLE REPRESENTATION TO IMPROVE CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND STUDENTS’ PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY OF PHYSICS

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 166-173
Author(s):  
Yani Suryani ◽  
I Wayan Distrik ◽  
Agus Suyatna
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Multiple Representation ◽  
Ability Test

This research aims to analyze the practicality and effectiveness student worksheet based on multiple representation to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability, especially in magnetic material. The research method using quasi experiment with pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling technique, class XII student high school in Bandar Lampung. The instruments are feasibility student worksheet of observation sheet, student responses to the student worksheet, student activity sheets, and conceptual understanding test and problem-solving ability test. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis by percentage, N-gain analysis, and independent t-test. The results showed student worksheet based on multiple representation: 1) practical, which is indicated by a) the average score student worksheet enforceability in any learning activity that is 87.31 with very high criteria and b) the positive response of students (83.75%) against student worksheet. 2) effective, which is indicated by a) the student's activity during the study included in the active category, and b) there are significant differences in conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability between the experiment class and control class. Conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability are taught using student worksheet based on multiple representation the experimental class better than the control class.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of the use of a teaching strategy given to the model of Ausubel in the Achievement of the Ninth Grade female students in biology and their attitudes towards it: فاعلية استخدام استراتيجية تدريس قائمة على نموذج أوزوبل في تحصيل طالبات الصف التاسع الأساسي بمادة الأحياء واتجاهاتهن نحوها

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhaila Hamed Hamadeen, Mohammad Falah Al-shugairat
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed to reveal the effect of the use of a teaching strategy given to the model of Ausubel in the Achievement of the Ninth Grade female students in biology and their attitudes towards it. The study sample consisted of (44) female students, assigned randomly into two group: the experimental group consisted of (21) students taught using teaching strategy given to the model of Ausubel (concept mapping), and control group consisting of (23) students taught using conventional teaching. The study tools consist of two instruments were developed, the achievement test and the trend scale towards biology, and after verifying the validity and reliability have been applied to study tools triabl group and then teaching the experimental group using the model of Ausubel (concept mapping) and the control group in the usual way. The results of study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups on the achievement in favor of the experimental groups, in addition to the impact of teaching using the strategy of concept maps in developing the students' direction towards biology. In light of the study findings, some recommendations were offered.

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