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Publication Date: 2017-Dec
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Formulae as Scientific Stories
Horsewell, Ian
School Science Review, v99 n367 p111-114 Dec 2017
In science lessons many students struggle to apply the principles of rearranging formulae, even after coverage in maths. A structured approach is suggested that focuses on describing a narrative linking cause and effect before explicit mathematical terms are introduced.
Descriptors: Mathematical Formulas, Concept Teaching, Teaching Methods, Cognitive Mapping, Narration, Story Telling
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