Build confidence with guided, active and purposeful practicals

How and when to use Avogadro’s constant can often cause confusion for learners. Chemistry teacher Lisa Niven developed a simple guided, active and purposeful (GAP) quantitative practical with Bob Worley to improve her learners’ engagement, confidence and soft skills. Investigate intermolecular forces and water tension using everyday lab equipment and watch the penny drop for your learners. Read the article for advice on the activity and prompts to ask your class.