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Contribution to Book
Technology, Molecular Representations, and Student Understanding in Chemistry
Problems and Problem Solving in Chemistry Education: Analysing Data, Looking for Patterns and Making Deductions
  • Jack D. Polifka, Iowa State University
  • John Y. Baluyut, University of Providence
  • Thomas A. Holme, Iowa State University
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
5-19-2021
DOI
10.1039/9781839163586-00321
Abstract

While many students may perceive problem solving in chemistry to be associated with applied mathematical concepts, it is clear that conceptual knowledge about compounds and their structures and interactions are also vital components of chemistry problem solving. The ability for students to learn and value aspects of the chemistry curriculum that delve into the molecular basis of chemical events relies on connecting to commonly applied skills, such as the use of molecular representations. Finding technology solutions that enhance student learning of these conceptual aspects of chemistry represents an important area of study for chemistry educators. This chapter describes the use of structure-related representations measured using an online, variable representation assessment (VRA) tool as students answered questions about different aspects of structures of molecules and their implications.

Comments

This is a manuscript of a book chapter published as Polifka, Jack D., John Y. Baluyut, and Thomas A. Holme. "Technology, Molecular Representations, and Student Understanding in Chemistry." In Problems and Problem Solving in Chemistry Education (Georgios Tsaparlis, ed.). Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021, pp. 321-339. DOI: 10.1039/9781839163586-00321. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
The Royal Society of Chemistry
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Jack D. Polifka, John Y. Baluyut and Thomas A. Holme. "Technology, Molecular Representations, and Student Understanding in Chemistry" Problems and Problem Solving in Chemistry Education: Analysing Data, Looking for Patterns and Making Deductions (2021) p. 321 - 339
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/thomas_holme/51/