Reasoning with proportion
Abstract reasoning rather than rule-following helps lower-attaining students
A student’s ability to deal with the concept of proportion significantly influences their success in science subjects. In a new study, researchers investigated the effects of abstract reasoning teaching approaches on students’ understanding of chemistry topics that require proportional reasoning. Fraser Scott summarises what their findings mean for your teaching.
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