The Good

Minerals

Metals

Rare

PlatinumSilverGold

Common

AluminumCopper

Lead

Alloys

BronzeSteelBrass

Stones

Precious

SapphireEmeraldDiamond

Masonry

LimestoneGranite

Slate

The Bad

Novices’ Grouping Experts’ Grouping

Chi, Feltovich, & Glaser (1981)

What do you notice about the students’ groupings versus the experts’ groupings?

The Ugly

“The man was worried. His car came to a halt and he was all alone. It was extremely dark and cold. The man took off his overcoat, rolled down the window, and got out of his car as quickly as possible. Then he used all his strength to move as fast as he could. He was relieved when he finally saw the lights of the city, even though they were far away.”

Bransford (1979)

Questions

• Estimate the time of day this event took place.• Estimate the month of the year this event took

place.• Describe the location where the car probably

came to a halt.• Why do you think the man rolled down the

window?• Why do you think the man removed his

overcoat?

“The Submerged Car”

Graphic Syllabus