What Do Incoming Freshmen Remember from High School Chemistry?.

Niedzielski, Robert J.; Walmsley, Frank

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What Do Incoming Freshmen Remember from High School Chemistry?

Niedzielski, Robert J.; Walmsley, Frank

Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n2 p149-51 Feb 1982

Examines Toledo Chemistry Placement Examination results for 3,227 students entering University of Toledo during 1977-1980, focusing on general trends developed during the period and on chemical and mathematical concepts, identifying some of the misconceptions high school students bring to their college studies. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Freshmen, College Science, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Placement, Predictive Measurement, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

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