Chemistry problem-solving

Gabel, D. L., Briner, D., Haines, D. (1992). Modelling with magnets A unified approach to chemistry problem solving. The Science Teacher, 59(3), 58-63. 

Carter, C. The role of beliefs in general chemistry problem solving. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1987. 

Cooper, M. M., S. Sandi-Urena, and R. Stevens (2008a) Reliable multi-method assessment of metacognition use in chemistry problem-solving. Chem. Educ. Res. Pract. 9,18-24. 

However, in essentially all branches of chemistry, problem solving is also a basic requirement for professional practice. Technicians in industry, on the... 

In chemistry problem solving has been presented by Ashmore, Frazer and Casey. They define problem solving as a result of the application of knowledge and procedure to a problem situation and propose four stages ... 

The procedures and skills in chemistry problem solving can only be developed in class rooms where searching is encouraged, creative thinking is respected, and where it is safe to investigate, try out ideas, and even make mistakes. 

Many of the problems and examples discussed in the text involve one or more of a limited number of algebraic equations. If you are having difficulty with the mathematics rather than the chemistry, this algebra review may prove useful. Let s consider a variety of common algebraic relationships and their application to chemistry problem solving. 

O What resources are available to help you learn O Why does trial and error play a major role in chemistry problem solving ... 

Students in the treatment group did better than those in a traditional course on both a chemistry conceptual test and a chemistry problem-solving test. Nob and Scharmann agreed with authors of the literature on conceptual understanding who argue that the ability to solve numerical problems doesn t imply conceptual understanding. But they also questioned the assumption that the ability to solve pictorial problems necessarily implies conceptual understanding. 

Friedel, A.W., Gabel, D.L., Samuel, J. (1990). Using analogs for chemistry problem-solving Does it increase understanding School Science and Mathematics, 90, 674-682. 

Kumar. D.D. (1993). Assessment of expert-novice chemistry problem-solving using hypercard Early findings. Journal of Science Education Technology, 2, 481-485. 

Let s examine this question using the problem-solving steps in the accompanying Strategies in Chemistry Problem Solving essay. 

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