@inproceedings{647a0b9660744dcdac19c77c35763223,
title = "Enabling students to seek computer-based scaffolds for solving mathematical word problems",
abstract = "Scaffolding can develop a student's ability to internalize new information on the basis of prior knowledge. However, it assumes that all students are novices and likely limits students' way of thinking. Therefore, this paper incorporates the concept of help seeking in the usage of scaffolds, so that students can think as a whole before using scaffolds. The authors preliminarily designed an activity flow of seeking scaffolds. Furthermore, a trial study was conducted to investigate students' behaviors of choosing and using scaffolds. The result showed that the activity flow encouraged students to make attempts first without the limitation of scaffolds. Yet, it was also found that students lacked the ability to use scaffolds appropriately, suggesting further improvement.",
keywords = "Help seeking, Mathematical word problems, Problem solving, Scaffolding",
author = "Cheng, {Hercy N.H.} and Huang, {Yana C.Y.} and Yang, {Euphony F.Y.} and Wu, {Jennifer M.S.} and Chan, {Tak Wai}",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789834251253",
series = "Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computers in Education: Enhancing and Sustaining New Knowledge Through the Use of Digital Technology in Education, ICCE 2010",
pages = "639--646",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computers in Education",
note = "18th International Conference on Computers in Education: Enhancing and Sustaining New Knowledge Through the Use of Digital Technology in Education, ICCE 2010 ; Conference date: 29-11-2010 Through 03-12-2010",
}