Teach complex concepts easily with paper prompts

By Faisal Khan2021-12-01T05:49:00

A paper with organic chemistry equations on folded to show how bonds are formed

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How folding paper is a successful learning tool for complex topics

The cognitive load involved in learning tricky topics, such as the formation of condensation polymers, the simplification of monomers and the balancing of equations, can hinder 14–16 year old students’ progress. This article explains how you can make and use foldable paper prompts to teach complex chemistry topics simply and describes how students can use these prompts in their revision too.

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