What is a higher-order rule?

According to Robert Gagné (1985), a higher-order rule is a rule which combines simple rules into more complex processes.

According to Gagné's knowledge hierarchy, this is the domain in which problem-solving takes place.

• What is a knowledge hierarchy?
• Information processing theory of learning

• Concept module: higher-order rule
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): H
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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