Thesis
Computer-based learning of mathematics from worked examples: focused and menu-based self-explanations
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2017
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/100480
Abstract
While there are several studies that have examined the effectiveness of worked examples and self-explanation in a multimedia learning environment with a college population, few studies have been done with a younger population. To fill the gap, the present study used a 2 (presentation type: worked examples vs. problem solving) x 2 (self-explanation type: focused vs. menu-based) model to examine the relationship between four learning conditions due to cognitive load and participants' mathematics skill. 122 sixth graders were recruited for this study. Participants were asked to learn about the areas of the triangle and composite figures in one of four conditions (worked examples and focused self-explanation; worked examples and menu-based explanation; problem solving and focused self-explanation; problem solving and menubased self-explanation). Results of mediation analyses showed that there was no indirect effect of the worked example conditions on posttest scores via cognitive load scores, as well as no direct effect of mathematics skill on posttest scores via cognitive load scores. However, results from the correlation analyses revealed that there was a significant correlation between posttest scores and cognitive load for both worked examples conditions. In sum, the results indicate that there may be other variables that need to be considered when utilizing a multimedia learning environment with a young population. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed and future directions are presented.
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Details
- Title
- Computer-based learning of mathematics from worked examples
- Creators
- Rachel Min Wong
- Contributors
- Olusola O. Adesope (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/Counseling Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525294901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis