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Peer reviewedAlick, Bonita; Atwater, Mary M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Discusses problem-solving strategies and the successful strategy used to solve stoichiometric problems in general college chemistry courses. Reports that rereading problems, recalling a related concept, and reasoning deductively/inductively are the most heavily used strategies among 13 categories. (YP)
Descriptors: Blacks, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, College Science
Peer reviewedChiang-Soong, Betty; Yager, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Evaluated and compared 12 science textbooks with respect to their readability levels and agreement with the intended reader level. Four of the books were determined to be unsatisfactory for their intended grade levels. (20 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Content Area Reading, General Science
Peer reviewedFoster, Brian C.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is how the construction of a breathalyzer was used by high school students to focus on a variety of concepts and principles of science and mathematics. The procedure for constructing the breathalyzer, related material, and summary are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematics Education
