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What is Single Rule-Based Problems

Chapter 17
Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology
Single rule-based problems refer to a type of problem that emphasizes causal relationship among entities. The single rule-based problem solving, according to Frye et al. (1995), focuses primarily on the cause and effect of events and requires straight-forward deductive thinking such as applying the rule of card sorting to the action of sorting a deck of cards. Studies show that single rule-based problems may require less working information within the working memory and impose less cognitive load on learners than do multiple rule-based problems.
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Cognitive Functionality of Multimedia in Problem Solving
Robert Zheng (University of Utah, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-865-9.ch017
Abstract
Teaching problem solving can be a challenge to teachers. However, the challenge is oftentimes not due to a lack of skills on the part of learners but due to an inappropriate design of media through which the problem is presented. The findings of this study demonstrate that appropriately designed multimedia can improve learners’ problem solving skills because of the cognitive functions such media have in facilitating mental representation and information retrieval and maintenance, as well as reducing cognitive load during the problem solving process. Suggestions were made on how to apply interactive multimedia to teaching and learning.
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