The influence of alcohol models on students’ perception

Abstract

Students find chemistry a complicated subject. Because to understand the properties of how microscopic properties affect macroscopic properties, teachers use explanatory models. In teaching chemistry, we use different types of models of chemical molecules. However, the question arises: are all models equally effective? The research was conducted in 4 classes of upper secondary schools in the third year of study. 68 students took part in the survey. The students were divided into four groups, each using a different model type. It investigated whether working with different models affects students' perception of the structure of mono-alcohol molecules.