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Pavlekovic, Margita, Ed.; Kolar-Begovic, Zdenka, Ed.; Kolar-Super, Ruzica, Ed. – Online Submission, 2013
The universities and faculties which educate teachers of mathematics for teaching pupils/students of any age group from pre-school age to higher education carefully monitor and compare valuable results of this research, detect the areas in which the mathematical achievements of pupils should be improved at the national level and propose the ways…
Descriptors: Operations Research, Geometric Concepts, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction
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Pendley, Bradford D.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1994
Identifies some of the major factors underlying common problems that students have in acquiring an understanding of chemistry concepts. Suggests and discusses the use of concept maps as an aid in ensuring that meaningful learning rather than rote learning has occurred among students. Contains 32 references. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Evaluation
Gabel, Dorothy – 1986
This information sheet examines three areas: (1) what research tells about problem-solving in chemistry; (2) why students have such difficulty in solving chemistry problems; and (3) if there are some ways of teaching students to solve problems that are more effective than others. From several research studies on problem-solving in chemistry, it is…
Descriptors: Analogy, Chemistry, Concept Mapping, High Schools
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Novak, Joseph D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses seven key concepts in Ausubel's learning theory which function to guide research and teaching. Also discusses concept mapping and Gowins Vee, providing examples of how they are used in chemistry instruction. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
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Novak, Joseph D. – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes the use of concept mapping and Vee diagramming in helping students learn how to learn. (PR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Epistemology, High Schools