All Maths skills articles – Page 6
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ResourceInteractive lab primer
Cover core safety information, skills and apparatus with this visual aid to common laboratory techniques
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ResourceAnecdotes: Gimli Glider
The story of the Air Canada plane that ran out of fuel in mid-air and had to land as a glider, due to a units mix-up when calculating the fuel needed for the journey.
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IdeasHelp students understand accuracy and error
Embed use of the right key terms in practical work from an early age
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NewsWhich data representations help students learn?
Avoid cognitive overload with better representations of concepts
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ResourceProblem solving tutor
Use this online interactive tutorial to teach three different methods for solving problems in quantitative chemistry. Video: How to use the problem solving tutor
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ReviewCalculations in chemistry: an introduction
Packed with questions and problems for undergraduate students
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NewsRating rate laws
How to help students gain a deeper understanding of mathematical model-building
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MathsSummation and the sigma notation
Paul Yates applies this handy shorthand to chemistry calculations in mass and enthalpy
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OpinionThe 7 skills of a good A-level chemist
Kristy Turner looks at how to help students improve their core chemistry skills
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NewsStudy calls for universities to require A-level maths for chemistry
Benefits for chemistry undergraduates who study maths
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ResourceThe language of mathematics in science - guides from the ASE
These teacher guides from the Association for Science Education are designed to help you understand important terms and techniques related to the use of mathematics in the science curriculum for pupils aged 11–16, and then give you the confidence to apply those practices and principles in the classroom.
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ResourceMaths for Science - ebook
This self-study e-book looks at a range of mathematical topics that are important for science students to understand. A variety of topics are covered, including measurements in science, using graphs, logarithms and differentiation.
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ResourceMaths for Chemists booklet
This booklet includes the key mathematical content most chemistry students encounter during the early stages of their first year of undergraduate study. It should be used in addition to, and to complement, traditional textbooks, any lecture or tutorial teaching, and lecture and tutor notes. It contains numerous examples demonstrating how ...
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ResourceThe interactive lab primer - abbreviations, constants and glossary
This resource from the interactive lab primer highlights the vocabulary and standards most commonly used in university and research chemistry laboratories.