Cognition in the formal modes: Research mathematics and the SOLO taxonomy

Chick, Helen

doi:10.1007/bf03217340

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“…5, No. 6;2012 dynamic interaction between the variables while they represent data in table. Hence, with respect to representation, the levels of understanding of pattern among the students can be determined by teacher.…”

Section: Three Phases Of Algebraic Processesmentioning

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Assessing Algebraic Solving Ability: A Theoretical Framework

Lian¹,

Yew²

2012

IES

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Algebraic solving ability had been discussed by many educators and researchers. There exists no definite definition for algebraic solving ability as it can be viewed from different perspectives. In this paper, the nature of algebraic solving ability in terms of algebraic processes that demonstrate the ability in solving algebraic problem is discussed. A theoretical framework of algebraic solving ability was formulated based on three phases of algebraic processes, historical development of algebra and SOLO model (Structured of the Observed Learning Outcome). The three phases of algebraic processes included investigating the pattern by collecting the numerical data, representing and generalizing the pattern into a table and an equation, and interpreting and applying the equation to the related or new situation. There are four levels (unistructural, multistructural, relational and extended abstract) of structure response of SOLO model that had been applied to assess students' algebraic solving ability incorporate two content domains of algebraic equation, namely direct variation and inverse variation.

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Section: Three Phases Of Algebraic Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessing Algebraic Solving Ability: A Theoretical Framework

Lian¹,

Yew²

2012

IES

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“…For these reasons, this research utilised the SOLO taxonomy to assess students' levels of learning. We used the SOLO taxonomy due to the objective criteria that it provides for measuring students' cognitive abilities (Chick, 1998). Students' knowledge and understanding of class hierarchies and interface classes was accrued incrementally, in a similar way to the measures in the taxonomy.…”

Section: Mapping Levels Of Understanding -The Solo Taxonomymentioning

confidence: 99%

Students’ Strategies for Exception Handling

Rashkovits

Lavy

2011

JITE:Research

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Executive SummaryThis study discusses and presents various strategies employed by novice programmers concerning exception handling. The main contributions of this paper are as follows: we provide an analysis tool to measure the level of assimilation of exception handling mechanism; we present and analyse strategies to handle exceptions; we present and analyse solutions provided by novice programmers; we classify and analyse the participants' reflections concerning their solutions. Modern programming languages, such as Java, provide the programmer an elaborated object oriented exception mechanism; enable him to handle exceptions in a more convenient way. The aim of this study was to discover the strategies novice programmers are using to handle exceptions and whether they utilise the advantage of the modern exception handling mechanism. For that matter the participants (college students) had to provide a written solution to a given problem with a special focus on exception handling. In addition each of them was interviewed. The analysis of the solutions provided was carried out according to a set of software quality criteria (clarity, modularity and extensibility) adapted to exception handling characteristics. These criteria were used to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the solutions from a software engineering perspective. The solutions provided were also analysed according to a classification of levels of assimilation concerning the structure of exceptions, based on the SOLO taxonomy. The first level of assimilation refers to solutions in which no exception mechanism was used, and the errors were handled in the old fashion way (local handling or return of an error code). The fifth and last level refers to solutions that used adequate hierarchy of exception classes allowing easy extension according to future requirements and enabling the handling of multiple exception altogether or handle each separately. In between these levels there are strategies that used exception mechanisms without the exhausting of its advantages. The results obtained reveal that only few participants (7 out of 56) provided a solution that was classified to one of the two highest assimilation levels, while many (23 out of 56) did not use exception mechanism at all. The rest of the students (25 out of 56) used the exception mechanism poorly (i.e., used only Exception class or did not use hierarchy of exceptions). The participants had difficulties in utilising the advanced exception handling mechanisms and in exhibiting a high level of abstraction with regard to the proper design of a hierarchy of exceptions. The students' statements collected during the interviews were classified into the following categories: misconceptions concerning code quality; misconceptions concerning exception handling; difficulties in understanding the exception handling mechanism; the perceived importance of exception handling; and a lack of programming experience. During the interviews the students provided explanations concerning the reasons they wer...

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“…The main advantage of the SOLO taxonomy, in relation to other educational hierarchies, and especially to original Bloom taxonomy, is its generality: it is not contentdependent, making it useable across a number of subject areas among different levels of students and on different types of assignments [3,6,7]. Several researchers have credited the SOLO taxonomy for its comprehensiveness and its ability to measure students" cognitive achievements [8,9,10]. Furthermore, some researchers found that SOLO is a useful framework for testing programming and Information Systems students skills [8,11], and for that reason it was chosen for this study.…”

Section: A the Solo Taxonomy -Mapping Levels Of Understandingmentioning

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“…Several researchers have credited the SOLO taxonomy for its comprehensiveness and its ability to measure students" cognitive achievements [8,9,10]. Furthermore, some researchers found that SOLO is a useful framework for testing programming and Information Systems students skills [8,11], and for that reason it was chosen for this study. The SOLO taxonomy has five levels of understanding that can be encountered in learners" responses to academic tasks [2]:…”

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Extending the SOLO Model for Software-Based Projects

Lavy

Yadin²

2014

IJMECS

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Abstract-In the process of assessing learning outcomes, educators use constructive tools for evaluating students' understanding and performance. In the present study MIS students were engaged in a full life cycle project as part of a Software Analysis and Design workshop. For evaluating their performance, we used the SOLO (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes) taxonomy. However during the various stages of the workshop we encountered some inherent limitations of the taxonomy that led us to the understanding that the SOLO taxonomy should be enhanced. This paper elaborates on these missing but required enhancements.

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Cognition in the formal modes: Research mathematics and the SOLO taxonomy

Cited by 48 publications

References 10 publications

Assessing Algebraic Solving Ability: A Theoretical Framework

Assessing Algebraic Solving Ability: A Theoretical Framework

Students’ Strategies for Exception Handling

Extending the SOLO Model for Software-Based Projects

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