A Framework of Generating Explanation for Conceptual Understanding based on 'Semantics of Constraints'

Abstract

A framework for indexing problems is proposed, based on which explanation generation and problem sequencing for conceptual understanding in science can be automatized. It helps student learn how to make appropriate models to solve problems and prevents them from superficially read the solution of a worked example and apply it wrongly to others. The results of a preliminary experiment is also described in which the explanations generated based on the framework promoted subjects’ conceptual understanding in mechanics.