Encouraging versatile thinking in algebra using the computer

In this article we formulate and analyse some of the obstacles to understanding the notion of a variable, and the use and meaning of algebraic notation, and report empirical evidence to support the hypothesis that an approach using the computer will be more successful in overcoming these obstacles. The computer approach is formulated within a wider framework ofversatile thinking in which global, holistic processing complements local, sequential processing. This is done through a combination of programming in BASIC, physical activities which simulate computer storage and manipulation of variables, and specific software which evaluates expressions in standard mathematical notation. The software is designed to enable the user to explore examples and non-examples of a concept, in this case equivalent and non-equivalent expressions. We call such a piece of software ageneric organizer because if offers examples and non-examples which may be seen not just in specific terms, but as typical, or generic, examples of the algebraic processes, assisting the pupil in the difficult task of abstracting the more general concept which they represent. Empirical evidence from several related studies shows that such an approach significantly improves the understanding of higher order concepts in algebra, and that any initial loss in manipulative facility through lack of practice is more than made up at a later stage

Boundaries to cybernetics becoming a conceptual framework and metadiscipline in the psychologies

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THE STUDY OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The major purpose of this research is to provide a thorough review and analysis of the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) and psychology. I talk about state-of-the-art computer programs that are able to simulate human cognition and behavior (such as Human-Computer Interfaces, models of the mind, and data mining programs). Applications may be broken down into several sub-categories and have many different aspects. While developing artificially intelligent robots has been and continues to be the major goal of AI research and development, the widespread acceptance and usage of AI systems have resulted in a much broader transfer of technology. The article begins with a brief history of cognitive psychology, a discussion of its fundamental ideas and models, and a look at the ways in which the study is connected to artificial intelligence (AI). The second part of this article takes a closer look at the difficulties encountered by the field of human-computer interaction, along with its aims, duties, applications, and underlying psychological theories. Multiple scientific, pragmatic, and technical obstacles (complexity problems, disturbing coefficients, etc.) stand in the way of extending or overcoming these limits. We also demonstrate the potential use of mental modeling in the areas of diagnosis, manipulation, and education support in this work. Predictions may be made with the use of data mining, knowledge discovery, or expert systems (for instance, the prognoses of children with mental problems based on their settings). The article reviews the missing features and offers an overview of the coefficients used in the system. Finally, we discuss the application of expert systems and life simulation (applied mental model) in virtual reality to benefit autistic people and their loved ones

A quantitative examination of two different teaching paradigms in a Germiston based pre‐school : a pilot study

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Profile of Cybernetic Thinking of Students in Mathematical Problem Solving Based on Serialist and Holist Thinking Style

This research aim to describe the profile of cybernetic thinking of students in solving algebra problems. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach using questionnaires, written tests, and interview guidelines. Intake of subjects who have Serialist and Holist thinking styles have done using purposive sampling. The results showed students who have the Serialist thinking style at the time of the Sensory Register's attention and good perception so that information stored in Short Term Memory. Retrieval done well even when rehearsal has difficulty because of forgetting certain concepts, but information has been stored well in Long Term Memory. The encoding done well. While students who have Holist style of thinking lack attention and perceptions are not structured so that information is not stored correctly in Short Term Memory. So that retrieval can not be done correctly. Therefore during rehearsal, they have difficulty in applying the settlement method because the information is not stored correctly in Long Term Memory

A challenge to objective perception in hearing and seeing in counselling psychology

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