Concept Learning versus Problem Solving: Is There a Difference?.

Nurrenbern, Susan C.; Pickering, Miles

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ERIC Number: EJ357287

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Concept Learning versus Problem Solving: Is There a Difference?

Nurrenbern, Susan C.; Pickering, Miles

Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n6 p508-10 Jun 1987

Reports on a study into the relationship between a student's ability to solve problems in chemistry and his/her understanding of molecular concepts. Argues that teaching students to solve problems about chemistry is not equivalent to teaching about the nature of matter. (TW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Higher Education, Learning Theories, Molecular Structure, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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