PHYSICS PROBLEM SOLVING

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these prior studies lacked was a systematic, detailed analysis. What is not known is how
to undertake such an analysis.
Summary
Previous research has revealed many findings about individuals working alone,
competitively and in cooperative groups. We know the physics description is a key
component of the problem solution. We know physics problem-solving groups co-
construct a superior problem solution that is not merely the work of the best individual in
the group. What will be different about this study is that the Toulmin argument structure
will be used to systematically analyze the argument co-construction process within
physics problem-solving groups.