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Problem Solving and Requisite Knowledge of Chemistry.
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Lythcott, Jean – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Reported is a study designed to improve problem-solving skills of high school chemistry students. Interpretations of the data are presented. Recommendations for improvement in teaching problem solving in chemistry are proposed. (CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, College Science, Critical Thinking
Further Studies on Concept Learning versus Problem Solving.
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Pickering, Miles – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Analyzed was the performance of students on numerical versus conceptual chemistry problems in their freshman general chemistry course and their sophomore organic chemistry course. Data indicated that the ability to solve a problem did not necessarily imply an understanding of the concepts involved. (CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, College Science, Critical Thinking