Formulae as scientific stories
Issue 367 | Page 111 | Published Dec 2017
Description
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.
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