Story Problem Solver: A Schema-Based System of Instruction
Abstract
This report describes a computer-based instructional system, the Story Problem Solver (SPS). SPS provides students with instruction about the semantic structure of story problems. It was developed to test a specific schema theory of knowledge organization in long-term memory. For this reason SPS depends explicitly upon a theory of the relationship between the form of instruction and the memory structures that develop as a result. In this report we describe the schema theory underlying SPS, the design of SPS with respect to the theory, and the systems's operational features. The report concludes with a short description of ongoing extensions to the basic instructional program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA205594
Entities
People
- Frederic E. Rose
- Kathryn E. Barthuli
- Margaret A. Brewer
- Sandra P. Marshall
Organizations
- San Diego State University