Learning Study: Variation Theory for P3 Heuristics and Fractions

Variation Theory focuses on what remains the same and what changes.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Variation Theory emphasises a concept's essential features by focusing on what remains the same and what changes, which offers the opportunity to make meaningful connections.

Which of the following is likely to be the object of learning?

• Subtracting a single-digit number from a 2-digit number smaller than 30.

• The capability in handling the problems by using regrouping strategy.

Answer explanation

The object of learning is an object that depends on students' prior knowledge and capability to learn and realize a content, and considers the students' perspective that determines the depth and quality of the learning outcome.

What are the two forms of variation in Variation Theory from Gu?

• Contrast Variation

• Conceptual Variation

• Separation Variation

• Procedural Variation

Which form of variation describes how information should be organized in order to build understanding by making connections?

• Conceptual Variation

• Procedural Variation

Answer explanation

Procedural variation describes how information should be organized in order to build understanding by making connections.

Which form of variation deals with the way in which a concept is represented?

• Conceptual Variation

• Procedural Variation

Answer explanation

Conceptual variation deals with the way in which a concept is represented.

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of variation from Marton?

• Separation

• Generalisation

• Connection

• Fusion

Answer explanation

Patterns of Variation: Contrast, Separation, Generalisation, Fusion