Put organic chemistry concepts in context

By Catherine Smith2020-10-22T09:44:00

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3 ways to teach 14–16 students how to apply their knowledge to new scenarios and prepare them for exams

Scientists need to be able to apply their knowledge and skills to different phenomena and evidence. Students do this when exams test their knowledge in new contexts, and they consistently report finding this challenging. This article provides practice for students to develop this key skill of applying their knowledge to new real-world situations using downloadable worksheets on common organic chemistry topics.

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