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Best Evidence Science Teaching
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These resources have been reviewed and selected by STEM Learning’s team of education specialists for factual accuracy and relevance to teaching STEM subjects in UK schools.
Symbols and Formulae
These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:
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Understand that a chemical formula provides information on the composition of a substance.
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Select an appropriate chemical formula for a given, simple, molecule.
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Interpret the meaning of a chemical formula in terms of the ratio of atoms in a macroscopic sample of the substance.
- Describe what an element symbol represents
The resources include details of common misconceptions and a summary of the research upon which the resources are based.
Download the zip file for all the questions and activities.
More resources like this can be found on the BEST webpage: Best Evidence in Science Teaching
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