Multimedia vs concrete model: Review of studies employing the tools in chemistry teaching

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This paper describes previous studies regarding the use of multimedia or virtual model and concrete model to improve students’ understanding of chemistry. Thirty-three relevant papers in various topics, including stereochemistry, symmetry, chemical bonding,  law conservation of matter, and others, were found and discussed. In particular, relevant studies in stereochemistry teaching is also discussed.  REFERENCES Anggriawan, B. (2017). Pengaruh Pembelajaran Penemuan Terbimbing Berbantuan Multimedia terhadap Pemahaman Materi Simetri Mahasiswa dengan Kemampuan Spasial yang Berbeda . Universitas Negeri Malang. Beauchamp, P. S. (1984). “Absolutely” Simple Stereochemistry. Journal of Chemical Education , 61 (8), 666. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed061p666 Boukhechem, M.-S., Dumon, A., & Zouikri, M. (2011). The Acquisition of Stereochemical Knowledge by Algerian Students Intending to Teach Physical Sciences. Chemical Education Research and  Practise , 12 (3), 331–343. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1RP90040D Chen, D., Chen, X., & Gao, W. (2013). The Application and Perspective of Multimedia Technology in Chemistry Experimental Instruction in China. Creative Education , 04 (04), 241–247. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2013.44035 Chen, D.-W., & Catrambone, R. (2014). Effects of Multimedia Interactivity on Spatial Task Learning Outcomes. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting , 58 (1), 1356–1360. https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931214581283 da Silva Júnior, J. N., Sousa Lima, M. A., Xerez Moreira, J. V., Oliveira Alexandre, F. S., de Almeida, D. M., de Oliveira, M. da C. F., & Melo Leite Junior, A. J. (2017). Stereogame: An Interactive Computer Game That Engages Students in Reviewing Stereochemistry Concepts. Journal of Chemical Education , 94 (2), 248–250. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.6b00475 Dayame, A. M. (2019). The Effects of Manipulative and Visual Models in Conceptualizing Fractions. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications , 3 (8), 80–85. Dori, Y. J., & Barak, M. (2001). Virtual and Physical Molecular Modeling: Fostering Model Perception and Spatial Understanding. Educational Technology & Society , 4 (1), 61–74. Hakim, M. F., Maksum, A. H., Saragih, Y., & Hasanah, C. S. (2020). Analysis on the implementation of virtual versus reality laboratory. J-PEK (Jurnal Pembelajaran Kimia), 5(2), 59–65. https://doi.org/10.17977/UM026V5I22020P059 Harrold, M. W. (1995). Compu…