Cognitive science research investigates how the mind works, and specifically how people learn. Carnegie Learning applies this research to improve the processes and outcomes of mathematics teaching and learning. The select research reports included here provide educators, administrators, assessment specialists and parents with important background information.
- Cognitive Psychology and ACT-R
These references provide background information about the ACT-R theory of learning, memory and performance, which is the basis for the Cognitive Tutors. (27 references)
- Cognitive Tutor Evaluation
These references include formative and summative evaluations of cognitive tutors. (30 references)
- Cognitive Tutor Implementation
These reference explore the technical implementation of the cognitive tutor software. (29 references)
- Theoretical Papers
These references provide information about the basic pedagogical approach and theoretical background behind the cognitive tutors. (11 references)
- Mathematics Education
These references involve the basic research in mathematics education that was particularly influential in the development of the cognitive tutors. (19 references)
