Abstract
The aim of the study was to explore students’ own translation of the symbolic level of a chemical reaction, including the information provided with the use of coefficients, indices, and signs, as well as the preservation of atoms. Students were asked to translate the symbolic level of the combustion of methane with the use of clay modelling. The students had to make active choices regarding the size, shape, two- or three-dimensional structure, and the number of atoms in the molecules included in the reaction using modelling clay. The analysis followed the three levels of analysis as presented by Hedegaard. The results highlight the variations in students’ answers and show the importance of investigating unrestricted translations of the symbolic level of chemistry. Including clay modelling in the educational process is helpful for both educators and students, as it fosters comprehension of underlying processes and enhances awareness of substance structure and atom redistribution across various substances.
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