All Higher-order thinking and metacognition articles – Page 2
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ResourceQuantitative chemistry | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of quantitative chemistry
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ResourceReview my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Scaffolded worksheets to assess learners’ understanding and misconceptions in key topics
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ResourceAcids and bases | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of acids and bases.
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ResourceBonding | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of bonding
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FeatureWhy metacognition is vital for successful independent learning
Help your students to regulate their own learning and boost outcomes
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ResourcePractical skills tracking | 16–18 years
Use these editable tools to help learners develop their practical skills using the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC)
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ResourceSpot the entropy errors worksheet | 16–18 years
Develop your learners’ metacognitive skills using thermodynamics questions and calculations
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NewsImprove students’ understanding of stereoisomers with these evidence-based ideas
Discover three effective methods to help your students understand molecular rotations
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FeaturePlay card games to teach electronic configuration and ionic compound formation
How a game-based approach can improve your students’ understanding and recognition – and reduce assessment anxiety
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CPDTeaching curly arrows at post-16
Tips and resources to help you teach chemical processes and organic reaction mechanisms
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IdeasHow to apply cognitive load theory to chemistry practicals
Ideas from cognitive science that will transform your chemistry classroom practicals
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NewsSupport students to make sense of models
How your subject knowledge and teaching knowledge combine to transform students’ understanding
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FeatureHow to apply cognitive load theory to chemistry topics
Ideas from cognitive science to transform your chemistry teaching
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IdeasGrowing decision trees
Use this essential learning aid to help students solve complex chemistry problems
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FeatureImprove learning with cognitive science
Cognitive science promises to help us understand the human mind and, crucially for teachers, how it learns. It could improve your day-to-day teaching. Now there’s a thought …
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NewsWhat affects students’ self-assessment skills?
A study investigating students’ self-assessed understanding has implications for your practice
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Ideas3 ways to improve your explanations
From examples and non-examples to definitions, tips to communicate new ideas and concepts effectively
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IdeasEffective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems