Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study to compare students of CHEM Study chemistry and traditional chemistry in terms of achievement in chemistry and level of critical thinking. CHEM Study students achieved at a significantly higher level than tradiational students, but there was no significant difference between the groups…

Describes the objectives, study materials, instructional methods and evaluaiton procedures of an experimental course in general chemistry which aims at individualizing instruction. An assessment of the program is presented together with the results of a statistical analysis to determine if there were any differences between the experimental group…

Describes the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study which involved (1) the development of computer programs for use in an introductory college chemistry course, (2) an evaluation of the programs, (3) an analysis of the extent to which the programs provided for individual differences, and (4) a description and evaluation of the…

Reports how the magazine Chemistry" was used with a college chemistry course for non-science majors. Indicates that good gain in knowledge and attitudes were obtained. (DS)

Concludes that proportion of undergraduates in science, mathematics, and engineering will drop, and that research support growth will equal about five percent a year for the next few years. Purposes that we now have relevance and awareness in education but lack adequate knowledge and understanding. Suggests that basic facts and principles of…

A descriptive and personal evaluation of the quality of chemistry education in USSR is presented. Describes the curriculum, graduate requirements and degrees, funding and organizations of the academies of science, physical facilities, and human resources. (DS)