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Mental capacity and working memory in chemistry: Algorithmic versus open-ended problem solving (2012)
Journal Article
Clair-Thompson, H. S., Overton, T., & Bugler, M. (2012). Mental capacity and working memory in chemistry: Algorithmic versus open-ended problem solving. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 13(4), 484-489. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2rp20084h

Previous research has revealed that problem solving and attainment in chemistry are constrained by mental capacity and working memory. However, the terms mental capacity and working memory come from different theories of cognitive resources, and are... Read More about Mental capacity and working memory in chemistry: Algorithmic versus open-ended problem solving.

Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents (2012)
Thesis
Bugler, M. (2012). Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214499

The aim of this thesis was to investigate a number of topics relating to sex differences in adolescents in an educational setting. The experimental studies were designed to investigate the associations between academic motivation, classroom behaviour... Read More about Towards an understanding of academic motivation, classroom behaviour and academic attainment in adolescents.

Sex, gender identity and adolescent's academic motivation and classroom behaviour (2012)
Book Chapter
Bugler, M., St Clair-Thompson, H., & McGeown, S. P. (2012). Sex, gender identity and adolescent's academic motivation and classroom behaviour. In S. McGeown (Ed.), Psychology of Gender Differences (107-129). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers

© 2012 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Sex differences or gender differences have long been investigated within the school environment; however the distinction between the two is often unclear. Whilst sex refers to differences between males and females... Read More about Sex, gender identity and adolescent's academic motivation and classroom behaviour.