Effect of three learning strategies focused on processes of thought on students’ achievement

Abstract

Through the following quasi experimental research, the effetc of the teaching techniques, Workshop, Concept Map and Problem Solving focused on processes of thought on students' achievement was determined. A pre-test was applied to 114 students from 4^th year at "Rafael Villavicencio" Highschool. After receiving some training using the techniques, a post-test was applied to verify whether the training and strategy had been effective or not. The following conclusions were dawn out of the results: any of the three strategies mentioned above will help students achieve their academic goals and develop cognitive processes that will make them improve their academic performance.