Journal article
Metacognitive decision making and social interactions during paired problem solving
Mathematics Education Research Journal, Vol.6(2), pp.144-165
1994
Abstract
The study described in this paper investigated the metacognitive strategies used by a pair of senior secondary school students while working together on mechanics problems. Verbal protocols from think-aloud paired problem-solving sessions were analysed in order to examine the monitoring contributions of each individual student, and the significance of student-student interactions. Although the students were generally successful in coordinating their different, yet complementary, problem-solving roles, their metacognitive decision making was sometimes adversely affected by the social interaction between them. The findings suggest some potential benefits and pitfalls of using small group work for problem solving.
Details
- Title
- Metacognitive decision making and social interactions during paired problem solving
- Authors
- Merrilyn Goos (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Mathematics Education Research Journal, Vol.6(2), pp.144-165
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- DOI
- 10.1007/BF03217269
- ISSN
- 2211-050X
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Education and Tertiary Access
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99554403202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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