Choose chemical representations carefully
How the combination of representations you use impacts your students’ learning
It’s essential that chemistry teachers support learning through the carefully chosen use of representations and visualisation approaches to explain chemical concepts. This article explains why poor combinations can impede learning and invites teachers to review their teaching materials and learning progression as well as students’ potential challenges in interpreting the representations used.
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