Title :
Problem solving: learning and assessment model
Author :
De La Barra, Mario León ; Urbina, Ana María ; De La Barra, Guillermo León
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Matica, Univ. Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Valparaiso, Chile
Abstract :
A significant number of freshman students entering Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria (UTFSM), Valparaiso, Chile, lack the necessary cognitive skills to solve problems. Since 1999, a didactic approach in mathematics is being applied to first year maths. This new teaching scheme involves the systematic use of routine steps that constitute the whole problem solving process. Several evaluation charts to provide the instructors with the necessary assessment and evaluation tools are also being developed and tested at this time
Keywords :
engineering education; teaching; assessment model; cognitive skills; engineering education; engineering students; evaluation charts; freshman students; learning model; mathematics education; problem solving; teaching; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Engineering students; Guidelines; Mathematics; Physics education; Problem-solving; Process planning; Strategic planning; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2000. FIE 2000. 30th Annual
Conference_Location :
Kansas City, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6424-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2000.897706
