Selecting Problem Solving Tasks That Require Higher Levels of Cognitive

question 5

Multiple Choice

Selecting problem solving tasks that require higher levels of cognitive demand should include which one of the following?

• A)Use of a specific procedure.
• B)Are routine and students can use previously learned procedure.
• C)Use of complex and non-algorithmic thinking.
• D)Are straightforward with little ambiguity of what needs to be done to solve.

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Definitions:

Poor Quality

Descriptive of something that fails to meet an acceptable standard or lacks excellence.

Semi-Structured Interview

Uses prescribed items and thereby allows the examiner to obtain the necessary information within a relatively short amount of time. However, this kind of interview also gives leeway to the examiner should the client need to “drift” during the interview process.

Unstructured Interview

A type of interview where questions are not pre-arranged, allowing for free-flowing and spontaneous conversation.

Prescribed Set

A specific collection of elements, such as numbers, terms, or symbols, that is defined or allocated for a particular purpose.