Chinese Journal of Science Education


Vol. 6 No. 3 , Pages 271 - 284 , 1998

Study on the Cognitive Style, Cognitive Strategies, Knowledge of Genetics and Genetics Problem Solving (Article written in chinese)

Kun-Yuan YANG & Yeong-Jing CHENG

Abstract

Utilizing the results of three tests — Inventory of Cognitive Strategies, Hidden Figure Test, and Test of Learning Achievement of Genetics, ten students with different cognitive style, cognitive strategies, and achievement in Genetics were selected from 395 Grade 10 students in the Taipei area. All ten students voluntarily took part in the Problem Solving Test of Genetics using a thinking-aloud and interview protocol. The protocol analysis of the ten students documented their achievement and problem solving strategies in Genetics and explored the relationships among cognitive style, cognitive strategies, knowledge of Genetics, and problem solving in Genetics. The results indicated that the problem-solvers with different cognitive style, cognitive strategies, and achievement in Genetics demonstrated different problem solving achievement and strategies. Achievement in genetics (prior knowledge) was the strongest predictor of problem-solving performance and strategy use.

Keywords: senior high students; cognitive style; cognitive strategies; knowledge of Genetics; Genetics problem solving

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