Qualitative analysis identified three mediating processes in KBM: discourse-driven idea improvement, analytics-supported meta-reflection, and model construction for system refinement¶

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q1 i? The article identifies (1) idea generation and improvement through collaborative discourse, (2) analytics used for meta-reflection and conceptual reorganization, and (3) model construction for system expansion and refinement. → Dina Soliman 2026

Evidence¶

Dina Soliman 2026¶

Dina Soliman, Xueqi Feng, Marlene Scardamalia, Carol Chan. (2026). Knowledge building–modeling: Grade 5 students creating models, using discourse analytics, and advancing systems thinking. Intern. J. Comput.-Support. Collab. Learn. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-026-09493-8

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Thematic and case-based qualitative analysis across three phases using student models, Knowledge Forum discourse, KBDeX visualization responses, and teacher materials, with timeline reconstruction. Findings are the authors' thematic interpretations, not tested effects.

"Qualitative analyses identified mediating processes and system-level dynamics: (1) idea generation and improvement through collaborative knowledge building discourse, (2) analytics used for meta-reflection and conceptual reorganization, and (3) model construction for system expansion and refinement."

Discussion¶

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