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Adigwe, J. C. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1991
The problem-solving difficulties of Nigerian preservice chemistry teachers (n=300) were investigated. The results from written tests and an interview show students were capable of constructing mental representations but not solution plans; had inappropriate approaches and strategies; exhibited structural errors relating to a disregard of given…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Evaluative Thinking, Foreign Countries