A Model for Mind-Mapping a Problem-Solving Strategy

2. A Model for Mind-Mapping a Problem-Solving Strategy Serena Magrogan M. Ed. Doctoral Learner UOP

3. A Problem-Solving Strategy:Connecting Vertices of Triadic Units

4. Parsimonious Limitations Manipulation Selection CALCULATION THEORY LOGIC Substantive Organization Integrative Magrogan, S. (2010) Terminology Application

5. A Problem-Solving Strategy: Connecting Vertices of Triadic Units Limitations THEORY Terminology Application

6. Limitations What are the finite units, experimental conditions, and systems to which this theory holds true? Create a nonlinguistic representation of an experimental condition or phenomena in which this theory is designed to explain. THEORY What are the terms CRITICAL to solving problems and understanding pathways relating to this theory? Terminology Application Describe three problems in which comprehending this theory is imperative to formulating a solution.

7. Problem Solving Strategy: Connecting Vertices of Triadic Units Manipulation CALCULATION Organization Selection

8. Manipulation What formulae components and units are missing in the organization of your data? How do you obtain the missing components or convert your units? Create a graphical representation of the correlation between two experimental condition variables in which this theory is applicable. DATA Selection Organization Select the data which adhere to the theory’s terminology, limitations, and applications. What are the critical formulae (equations) and units in this theory?

9. Problem Solving Strategy: Connecting Vertices of Triadic Units Integrative LOGIC Parsimonious Substantive

10. Integrative Have you considered the degree to which another theory’s terminology and data affect the solution for this problem? Can missing variables be obtained by using other theories? Create a personal symbol to represent how you KNOW your solution is inline with the theory’s application and limitations. LOGIC Are you able to substantiate your assertions and solutions with key components of the theory? What rule? What text? Who said? Parsimonious What are the shortcuts to solving this problem? Can you easily visualize the effects of your solution within the conditions of the problem? Substantive

11. CALCULATION CALCULATION CALCULATION CALCULATION CALCULATION THEORY THEORY THEORY THEORY THEORY LOGIC LOGIC LOGIC LOGIC LOGIC

12. Model Described • One unit, in a triadic relationship, contains three factors (vertices), which connect to other units, in a precise position, to achieve a goal. • External variables play a role in spinning each unit’s vertices out of alignment with the other units.

13. Dimensions of the Triadic Model • The student is responsible for continually assessing the degree to which triadic units within one triangle are filled with the appropriate valuable information and for being aware of external variables which can prevent mastery of the triangle components(self-prescribed learning

14. UNITE THE UNITS Theory Calculations Logic

15. Implications

16. Model Foundations

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