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Some suggestions for the teaching of the mole concept
Citation
Tsoi, R. M. F., Goh, N. K., & Chia, L. S. (1999). Some suggestions for the teaching of the mole concept. In M. Waas (Ed.), Enhancing learning: Challenge of integrating thinking and information technology into the curriculum: Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference of the Educational Research Association (pp. 778-785). Educational Research Association of Singapore.
Author
Tsoi, Raymond Mun Fie
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Goh, Ngoh Khang
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Chia, Lian Sai
Abstract
The learning of formal operational concepts is a complex and difficult task for many students. One such example is the mole concept where due to its abstract, theoretical nature, is recognised as one of the most difficult topics to teach and learn within the chemistry curriculum. The purpose of this paper is to provide some insight into the many studies which explored difficulties or misconceptions in the learning and use of the mole concept. Instructional approaches that facilitate meaningful conceptual understanding of the mole concept will also be discussed.
Date Issued
1998
Description
This paper was published in the 1999 Proceedings of the ERA Annual Conference held at Plaza Parkroyal Hotel, Singapore from 23-25 November 1998