All Misconceptions articles – Page 5
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NewsProbing difficulties with quantum atomic models
What you can do to make grasping atomic representations easier
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CPD articleCyflyrau mater a damcaniaeth gronynnau
Progressing from macroscopic to the microscopic world of the particle
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CPD articleStates of matter and particle theory
Progressing from macroscopic to the microscopic world of the particle
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ResourceMolecular model misconceptions
Let us take a closer look at the suitability of using molecular models to teach the determination of chemical formulae.
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IdeasHow to make effective interventions
Try a pinchpoint approach to diagnose and address the reasons for learners’ mistakes in school science
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Chemical comparisons
Compare, contract, and discuss the similarities and differences between chemical systems.
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OpinionHow I tackled misconceptions
Education research inspired me to improve my scheme of work for structure and bonding
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ResourceChemical misconceptions I: Concepts in chemistry
A person can be said to have acquired a concept once they are able to identify examples, and distinguish them from non-examples, this resource aims to support learners do so.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Elements, compounds and mixtures
Explore and understand pure substances and mixtures; elements and compounds, through active study.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Scaffolding explanations
The materials comprise of two sets of questions requiring explanations - which may be used as a pre-test and post-test a worksheet.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Acid strength
Learn more about acid solutions, and distinguishing between concentration and strength.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Ionisation energy
Use this activity as a revision of the topic, or a reinforcement of learner’s knowledge base, upholding what they know about ionisation energy.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Precipitation
Discover more about ionic bonding, and how dissolving into solutions can effect bonds.
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MisconceptionsIron – a metal: true or false? | Chemical misconceptions II
Use these diagnostic questions to explore and develop learners’ understanding of metallic bonding and properties of particles vs substances
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Definitions in chemistry
This exercise gives students an opportunity to discuss and give a critique of a selection of definitions (from various sources) of the most basic chemical terms
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Revising the periodic table
A comprehensive exercise to support learners as they explore the Periodic Table, and build their knowledge base.
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ResourceChemical misconceptions II: Revising acids
Use concept mapping as a technique to give learners the best opportunity to study acids and alkalis. Providing a comprehensive self study guide to the topic.