FOLLOWING THE LOGIC OF STUDENT THINKING PATTERNS ABOUT ATOMIC ORBITAL STRUCTURES
Title | FOLLOWING THE LOGIC OF STUDENT THINKING PATTERNS ABOUT ATOMIC ORBITAL STRUCTURES |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Vaarik, A, Taagepera, M, Tamm, L |
Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
Volume | 7 |
Issue | 1 |
Start Page | 27-36 |
Date Published | March/2008 |
Type of Article | Original article |
ISSN | 1648-3898 |
Other Numbers | ICID: 856983 |
Keywords | knowledge space theory, misconception, science education, symbolic representation, visual representation |
Abstract | The aim of the present study was to follow the logic of student thinking patterns about atomic orbital structures on both the atomic model visualization and the corresponding symbolic representation levels. The students´ factual knowledge was measured by the percent correct answers with and without explanations, the misconceptions were documented, and the cognitive organization was analyzed using knowledge space theory. The study was carried out with 255 students studying chemistry at the 8th and 9th lower secondary school and 10th to 12th secondary school levels. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2014/987-1404288983.pdf |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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