Working with standard form
How your students can master standard form to help them solve chemistry problems
Students encounter standard form in their maths lessons, and it’s critical for dealing with the orders of magnitude they will meet in their chemistry learning. In maths, students’ ability to use standard form is assessed, but they don’t apply it. To apply it to chemistry problems requires another level of cognitive channel. This article explores how to assess students’ ability and suggests strategies for achieving mastery.
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