MASTER: A Computer–Mediated Tool for the Development of Probability Mental Models

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Kaplan, D.E. & Wu, C.L. (2002). MASTER: A Computer–Mediated Tool for the Development of Probability Mental Models. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2002 (pp. 2082-2084). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2002
Denver, Colorado, USA
2002
ISBN 1-880094-45-2
  Philip Barker & Samuel Rebelsky
AACE

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Authors

Danielle E. Kaplan, Chia-Ling Wu, Columbia University, USA

Abstract

This paper describes the development of Master – a computer-mediated tool for learning and research in probability reasoning. The objectives of this software are 1) to explore how levels of interactivity and dynamism in visual presentations of probability influence levels of dynamism in student mental models of probability and 2) whether levels of dynamism in mental models influence probability reasoning. We expect that there is a relationship between levels of interactivity and dynamic movement of representational resources and flexible and dynamic mental models that allow for better reasoning about probability. Hence, we are developing a computer program to investigate this issue. Not only will Master support learning in probability, it will help us investigate whether and how dynamic and interactive visual presentations influence probabilistic thinking.

Keywords

• Learning Objects
• Computers

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