Psychological Development and Education ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 215-223.doi: 10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2024.02.08

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Test Effect in Mathematical Probability Problem Solving Learning and Effective Promotion

LIU Yan, ZHANG Hongfei, LU Xin, QU Kejia   

  1. School of Psychology, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029
  • Published:2024-03-18

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Abstract: Three experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of material complexity on the test effect in mathematical probability problem solving, and on this basis, to further examine the effect of retrieval methods on learners' use of retrieval practice strategies to solve complex probability problems.The results were as follows: (1) Compared with restudy, the post-test results were better when learning simple mathematical probability problems through the retrieval practice strategy, and there was a test effect. When learning complex mathematical probability problems, there was no significant difference on post-test scores between the retrieval practice and restudy, and there was no testing effect; (2) Compared with restudy and initial free recall retrieval practice, learning complex mathematical probability problems through cued retrieval is more effective. The post-test scores were higher; (3) Compared with restudy and no-feedback free recall retrieval practice, the post-test results of learning complex mathematical probability problems through the free-recall retrieval practices with feedback were better. The study implied that, complexity of materials affects the learning effect of learners using retrieval practice strategies to solve problem-solving tasks, and both cued retrieval practice and free-recall retrieval practice with feedback can effectively enhance students' learning of complex probability problem-solving task.

Key words: testing effect, problem solving tasks, complexity of material, retrieval practice condition, feedback

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