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Peer reviewedAdigwe, 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
Peer reviewedAdigwe, 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
