I.S " Problem Solving"

Problem-Solving

Definition

Problem-solving software is a type of content-free or content-based programs that places emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, logic and reasoning via the presentation of set of data or problematic event.

Features

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 Stress thinking processes rather than correct answers. 

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 Expose students to a series of activities that would help teach the desired skills. 

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 Help students work together in small teams.  

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 Give students opportunities to see how information applies to actual problems.  

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 Vary the amount of direction and assistance depending on the each student’s needs.  

Example:

StressAlyzer

This program provides students with many problems in Mechanics of Materials to solve. Students get immediate feedback on whether they solve each problem correctly, and they are offered randomly generated versions of similar problems until they can be solved correctly.