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Direct linkLarson, Kathleen G.; Long, George R.; Briggs, Michael W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2012
The mental models of both novice and advanced chemistry students were observed while the students performed a periodic table activity. The mental model framework seems to be an effective way of analyzing student behavior during learning activities. The analysis suggests that students do not recognize periodic trends through the examination of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Heuristics, Science Instruction, Inquiry
