Molecular model kits are a ubiquitous presence in many organic chemistry classroom.  Paradoxically, many students purchase these kits yet never use them or fail to use them to their full potential.  This study attempts to better understand how students use molecular model kits in organic chemistry to enhance their understand of course content and the barriers they face in so doing.

Understanding students' use of physical models in organic chemistry

245th National Meeting (2013)

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