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Peer reviewedSchmidt, Hans-Jurgen – Research in Science Education, 1997
Discusses an alternate path to teaching introductory stoichiometry based on research findings. The recommendation is to use problems that can be solved easily by rapid mental calculation as well as by pure logic. (AIM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Critical Thinking, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
Download full textSchmidt, Hans-Jurgen – 1992
The purpose of this descriptive study was to create and test questions on stoichiometry with number ratios for quick mental calculations and to identify students' problem-solving strategies. The present study was a component of a more comprehensive investigation in which 7,441 German senior high school students were asked to work on 154 test items…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Style, Computation, Concept Formation
