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Reading Comprehension and Prentice Hall ChemistryWhat Research IndicatesModern understanding of comprehension emphasizes the importance of indepthprior knowledge and how that knowledge is organized. Studiescomparing novices and experts show that the conceptual organization ofexperts’ knowledge is very different from that of novices. For example,experts emphasize core concepts when organizing knowledge while novicesfocus on superficial details. To facilitate comprehension, effective teachingstrategies should support and scaffold students as they build anunderstanding of the key concepts and concept relationships within a textunit.Three complementary strategies are very important in facilitating studentcomprehension of science texts. First, guide student interaction with the textusing the built-in strategies. Second, organize the curriculum in terms of coreconcepts (e.g., Key Concepts in each Section). Third, develop visualrepresentations of the relationships among the key concepts and vocabularythat can be referred to during instruction.Dr. Nancy RomanceFlorida Atlantic UniversityReading in Prentice Hall ChemistryThe concept of ‘considerate’ text has been built into the student editionthrough the careful design of text features that provide instructional supportfor comprehension. Each of these instructional features provides a strongliteracy framework for science teachers as they guide student interactionwith the text. Each, in turn, also serves as a scaffold for students as theybecome more independent learners.Before students read• The Guide for Reading introduces students to the key concepts andkey terms they’ll find in each section. The Reading Strategy isidentified.During the section• Boldface Sentences identify each key concept and encourage studentsto focus on the big ideas of science.• Reading Checkpoints reinforce students’ understanding by slowingthem down to review after every concept is discussed.• Caption Questions draw students into the art and photos, helpingthem connect the content to the images.After students read• Section Assessment questions allow students to review key concepts.Prentice Hall ChemistryScientific Research BasePage 7 of 10
Math in the Science Classroom and Prentice Hall ChemistryWhat Research IndicatesWhy should students concern themselves with mathematics in thechemistry classroom? Good science requires good data from which to drawconclusions. Technology enhances the ability to measure in a variety ofways. Often scientists must measure large amounts of data, thus an aim ofanalysis is to reduce the data to a summary that makes sense and isconsistent with established norms of communication (e.g., mean, median, ormode), variability (e.g., range), and shape (graphic representations) caneffectively reduce 500 data points to 3 without losing the essentialcharacteristics of the data. Scientists understand that a trade-off existsbetween precision and richness as data is folded into categories, so marginsof error can be quantified in mathematics terms and factored into allscientific findings.Math Support in Prentice Hall ChemistryRecognizing the need for math support, Prentice Hall Chemistry integratesmathematics instruction throughout the program and gives students ampleopportunities to practice their math skills. The success of math instructionand practice in Prentice Hall Chemistry can be traced to nearly 20 years ofinteracting with chemistry teachers and students. Over the life of thischemistry program, Pearson Prentice Hall has developed strategies that allowstudents to see math a s a tools, not an impediment, in learning andunderstanding chemistry concepts.In the Student EditionSample Problems, CHEMath, Interpreting Graphs, and a Math Handbook allprovide the practice and instruction, which encourages students to read andunderstand, plan and solve, and then evaluate their answers.In the Teacher’s EditionMath support in the Teacher’s Edition is geared toward the math objectiveon high stakes tests. Teaching notes provide the chemistry teacher withstrategies for alternative instruction and additional practice. SampleProblems in the Student Edition are supported by additional PracticeProblems in the Teacher’s Edition.In the Guided Reading and Study WorkbookThese unique worksheets include Guided Practice Problems to help studentsmaster reading and enhance their study and math skills. Students can createa record of their work for study and review.Prentice Hall ChemistryScientific Research BasePage 8 of 10
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