The Importance of Critical Thinking, Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics in Teaching Chemistry in the 21st Century

Editorial Chemistry is one of the most important courses a student will take in their secondary school years. It has been said that the concept of chemistry can be dated as far back as 500 to 300 B.C., as conveyed by Greek philosophers. Chemistry can date back even further to the times when making pottery, dyes, and metallurgy were in practice, although no known concepts have ever been recorded. Today, as the world becomes more technologically based, the need for an understanding of chemistry grows. Chemistry begins at the beginning of human life. Food, clothes, cars, and every other daily activity that humans participate in involve chemistry. By the time an individual reaches secondary school, the ability to comprehend and retain information about chemistry is present. It is essential for a student to be able to grasp the importance of critical thinking, verbal reasoning, and mathematics as it pertains to chemistry in the 21st century. Th