This could be explained by the fact that as the course progressed, students were applying the skills they have learned on a regular basis, thus impacting metacognition. Moreover, this pattern of results is parallel to what was seen in May 1999, although they are not as dramatic. Once all data have been received, we plan to examine correlations from teacher measurements of student achievement and the student survey data, thus confirming or rejecting the hypothesis that the developing expertise model can serve as one piece of the puzzle, and to explain increases in student performance as a result of WEB Project-related activities. Performance assessment using the Dimensions of Learning Model. Building Better Thinking Skills.
Abilities are forms of developing expertise.