Understanding the problem
used when you want to reach a certain goal, but the solution is not immediately obvious
Problem solving.
cognitive process of going beyond the information you were given, so you can reach a goal
Thinking
Helps us understand what the problem is
Paying attention
COnstructs a mental representation of the problem
Understanding the problem
identifying and then attending to the most relevant information
Paying attention
3 components of a problem
Initial state, Goal state, Obstacles.
Active nature of cognitive processes
Relevant theme
what is one form of a well-organized mental representation of the problem?
symbols, diagrams, matrices, visual images
Elevator in skyscraper is an example of when understanding is what?
flawed.
which research conducted when participants given algebra story problems and record thoughts and emotions while doing tasks?
Bransford and Stein
what is initial state?
The situation at the beginning of the problem.
Thinking is a form of what type of knowledge?
Transforming
what is one way you can solve a problem?
Algorithms
WHat is one way you can understand the problem?
Your own previous experience
What year did the Bransford and Stein take place?
1984