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Assessing problem solving
pp. 269-288
Abstract
Methods for assessing problem-solving learning outcomes vary with the nature of the problem. For simpler well-structured problems, answer correctness and process may be used along with assessments of comprehension of problem schemas, including problem classification, text editing, and analogical comparisons. For more complex and ill-structured problems that have no convergent answers, solution criteria, or solution methods, problem solving may be assessed by constructing and applying solution rubrics to assess mental simulations (scenarios), arguments in support of solutions, and student-constructed problems. Problem solving processes are normally assessed by coding schemes. In addition to assessing problem solutions, assessments of critical cognitive skills, including causal reasoning and student models, may be used to infer problem-solving skills.
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Elen Jan (2014) Handbook of research on educational communications and technology. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 269-288
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3185-5_22
Full citation:
Jonassen David H. (2014) „Assessing problem solving“, In: J. Elen (ed.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology, Dordrecht, Springer, 269–288.