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| A major principle of cognitive load theory is that the maximum learning occurs when the load on the working memory is kept low. Cognitive load is associated with the premise that most adults can manipulate about 7-9 items simultaneously in their working memory when problem solving or thinking and reasoning. We are investigating the effect of cognitive load on students' ability to solve both algorithmic and conceptual problems. In previous research, when the cognitive load of a problem was not taken into consideration, it was reported that students were able to solve algorithmic problems more successfully than conceptual problems. In this study the effect of cognitive load on a students' performance were investigated based on matched pairs of algorithmic and conceptual questions that have similar cognitive load. |
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General Posters
7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster
Sci-Mix
Division of Chemical Education |