Maximising learning from practicals

An image showing a male student recording observations about an experiment, while his female colleague is reading about the same experiment in her book; the glassware in the laboratory is linked to the glassware depicted in the girl's book

Source: © Claudia Flandoli

Be clear about the intended outcomes of experiments

The expectation is that chemistry lessons include practical work, but to be of value, practicals have to have purpose. When planning a practical with your class, consider how you will maximise student learning from it. Using the hands on/minds on approach can help, as demonstrated in this article.

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