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Direct linkWu, Hsin-Kai; Shah, Priti – Science Education, 2004
In this article, we examine the role of visuospatial cognition in chemistry learning. We review three related kinds of literature: correlational studies of spatial abilities and chemistry learning, students' conceptual errors and difficulties understanding visual representations, and visualization tools that have been designed to help overcome…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Visualization, Concept Formation, Spatial Ability
Keselman, Alla; Kaufman, David R.; Patel, Vimla L. – Science Education, 2004
A primary objective for science education is to impart robust knowledge that has applicability to real-world problems. This article presents research investigating the relationship between adolescents' conceptual understanding of the biological basis of HIV and critical reasoning. Middle and high school students were interviewed about their…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescents
