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Before we begin to think in detail about the challenges of this topic, we want you to have to opportunity to reflect on your current context and how this relates to helping students to plan experiments.

Take some time to look at the syllabus for IGCSE Chemistry. Pay particular attention to how planning experiments sits within the broader curriculum. 

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Reflect

In your reflective journal, make some notes on the following questions about how this topic fits into your context:

  • How much experience do you have in helping students to plan experiments?
  • Are there specific requirements on your teaching linked to helping students plan experiments? For example, sharing a class with a colleague, scheduling or a requirement to support others?
  • What would normally come before helping your students to plan experiments for you in your teaching programme?
  • What would you move on to after helping your students to plan experiments?

The notes you have made will be useful in the next section where you will need to explain your context to your colleagues.