Knowledge of Results - KR
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CORE DEFINITION
Feedback received after an action regarding whether the outcome was successful (e.g., "made the shot"). Contrasted with Knowledge of Performance (KP), such as "elbow too low." Scaffolding role: Layered feedback. Beginners need KR (knowing right from wrong), while experts need KP (knowing details). Metacognitive monitoring should seek different types of feedback based on learning stage.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Layered feedback. Beginners need KR (knowing right from wrong), while experts need KP (knowing details). Metacognitive monitoring should seek different types of feedback based on learning stage.
Anchor fast decisions
Knowledge of Results (KR) is feedback about whether the goal was achieved after an action (e.g., whether the shot was made), as opposed to Knowledge of Performance (KP), which concerns the quality of the movement. The mechanism is that KR provides a goal-calibration signal, allowing the learner to judge overall success or failure and adjust strategy; KP refines technique. The weight of each varies across learning stages.
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