Spatial intelligence concerns the locations of objects, their shapes, their relations, and the
paths they take as they move. Recognition of spatial skills enriches the traditional …

Learning science in the context of socio-scientific issues (SSI) can promote scientific literacy
that links science to everyday life and society. In this position paper, we argue that …

Decades of research have demonstrated the correlation of spatial abilities to chemistry
achievement and career selection. Nonetheless, reviews have highlighted the need and …

Computational thinking requires high cognitive load as students work to manage multiple
tasks in their problem-solving environment. Through research in K-2 classrooms on …

Scientific knowledge is advanced because scientists manage uncertainty. Although
managing uncertainty is an essential practice of science, transferring it from expert settings …

Representational competence is a target of novel learning environments given the
assumption that improved representational competence improves learning in science. There …

Magnetic molecular models help students explore molecular structures and interactions. In
this study, we investigated how pairs of students used magnetic models to explore hydrogen …

Mastering the many different diagrammatic representations of molecules used in organic
chemistry is challenging for students. This article summarizes recent research showing that …

Organic chemistry students are routinely bombarded with an array of specialized
representations (eg, electron-pushing mechanisms, Newman projections, chair …

Representational competence is one's ability to use disciplinary representations for learning,
communicating, and problem-solving. These skills are at the heart of engagement in …