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ERIC Number: EJ340542
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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What Can We Do About Sue: A Case Study of Competence.
Herron, J. Dudley; Greenbowe, Thomas J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n6 p528-31 Jun 1986
Presents a case study analysis which attempts to illuminate the difference between knowledge accumulation and ability to deal with problem solving in stoichiometry. Competence is presented as ability to properly represent, solve, and verify solutions. Discusses rule or algorithm based vs. heuristic based problem solving. (JM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Competence, Competency Based Education, Heuristics, Higher Education, Information Utilization, Interviews, Problem Solving, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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