Development of Cognitive Models in Mathematics to Promote Diagnostic Inferences about Student Performance
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The purpose of this paper is to present one method for developing a cognitive model in Mathematics to promote diagnostic inferences about student performance. The cognitive model is the fundamental basis for developing diagnostic tests and enabling cognitive-based inferences about student performance. We describe the initial approach to developing a cognitive model, the decision-making processes during subsequent iterations of development, and validation of the final cognitive models by content specialists. The strengths and limitations of this method are also discussed and evaluated.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009