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Problem-Solving Processes of Nigerian Chemistry Teachers.
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Adigwe, J. C. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
Reports on specific problem-solving difficulties of 240 chemistry teachers from 5 Nigerian states who volunteered to take part in 3 written tests and an interview. Describes the contrasts between successful and unsuccessful problem solvers, and discusses the pedagogical and psychological implications of the findings. (16 references) (JJK)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Tests
Problem-Solving Processes of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers in Nigeria.
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Adigwe, J. C. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1991
The problem-solving difficulties of Nigerian preservice chemistry teachers (n=300) were investigated. The results from written tests and an interview show students were capable of constructing mental representations but not solution plans; had inappropriate approaches and strategies; exhibited structural errors relating to a disregard of given…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Ability, Evaluative Thinking, Foreign Countries
Some Correlates of Nigerian Students' Performances in Chemical Problem-Solving.
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Adigwe, J. C. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1993
Engages 260 fifth form chemistry students in a study aimed at identifying some correlates of students' performances in chemical problem solving at the secondary school level. Results revealed that students' attitudes, possession of the relevant chemical and mathematical knowledge and skills, and ability to think logically were significantly…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Logical Thinking
Gender Differences in Chemical Problem Solving amongst Nigerian Students.
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Adigwe, J. C. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
This study investigated sex differences in chemical problem solving among Nigerian secondary school chemistry students (100 males and 100 females). Male students excelled over the female students in the following problem-solving processes: (1) problem understanding; (2) construction and execution of solution plans; (3) exhibition of structural…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Patterns