Help students solve problems by using models

By Holly Walsh2023-02-15T07:42:00

A carton of a student comparing a 3d model of methane to its flat structure diagram

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Improve learners problem-solving skills in the classroom and in life

Problem solving is a skill we all need in our everyday lives. It is no different for learners in a secondary school chemistry classroom. In this article, a science teacher shares their experience in teaching students to use models to be successful. These approaches will give them the skill set to tackle the science challenges they will face in their learning and better prepare them for exams.

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