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Problem Solving
Differences between Novice and Expert problem-solvers
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Novice Problem Solvers |
Expert Problem Solvers |
| Knowledge |
Limited, incomplete |
Greater, more complete |
| Organization |
Little organization, few connections between ideas |
Heirchial organization, many connections between ideas |
| Classification of problems |
Surface features (ramp, spring) |
Deep features (conservation of energy, momentum) |
| Planning |
Little or none |
Plan a method of attack (may be subconcious) |
| Approach |
Often work backwards |
Usually work forward |
| Evaluation |
Little or none |
Evaluate progress, reasonableness of answers |
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