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In the Classroom
Secondary School Chemistry
Developing an Intuitive Approach to Moles
Dawn M. Wakeley
Lindbergh High School, 16426 128th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058-5599 and

Hans de Grys
Interlake High School, 16245 NE 24th St., Bellevue, WA 98008

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August 2000
Vol. 77 No. 8
p. 1007
Abstract
The mole is an important theoretical concept and a powerful tool in the study of chemistry. Traditional approaches to teaching the mole focusing on memorization and rote learning do not help students to develop the conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills necessary to be truly successful in chemistry. An alternative approach is to use discovery-oriented laboratory exercises for helping students to develop an intuitive understanding of moles. Once students have discovered for themselves the utility and power of moles, the reason for using moles becomes obvious. Additional open-ended experiments provide students with the opportunity to apply this knowledge base in a non-directed laboratory setting.
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Further problems, instructions, worksheets for students, an overview, materials list, and setup instructions for teachers are included.
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 Wakeley, Dawn M.; de Grys, Hans. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 1007.
*  Keywords
 Atomic Properties / Structure; CER Constructivism; CER Student-Centered Learning; Inquiry-Based / Discovery Method; Introductory / High School Chemistry
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Last Updated:		 July 5, 2000
April 15, 2005
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