Cognitive holding power is a concept introduced and measured by John C. Stevenson in 1994 using a

questionnaire A questionnaire is a research instrument that consists of a set of questions (or other types of prompts) for the purpose of gathering information from respondents through survey or statistical study. A research questionnaire is typically a mix of ...

, the Cognitive Holding Power Questionnaire (CHPQ). This tool assesses first- or second-order

cognitive process Cognition refers to "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses". It encompasses all aspects of intellectual functions and processes such as: perception, attention, thought, ...

ing preferences as a result of the characteristics of the learning environment.

Impact

Studies involving cognitive holding power have been able to suggest improvements to mathematical education.

Notes

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