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The visual module and rich theoretical material in the resource enable students of natural  science  specialties  to  more  effectively  learn  the  fundamental  concepts  of  molecular symmetry, search for symmetry elements, and identify point groups of molecules.The results of a three-year implementation show a positive impact on student engagement in the course as well as academic performance. By using the Symotter resource, the students\u2019 level of mastery of the teaching material is consistently high at over 80%.A crucial role in the effectiveness of the  study  is  played  by  the 3D visualization  of  molecular  structures,  symmetry  elements  and symmetry  operations  with  the  possibility  of  carrying  out exercises  for  determining  a  point group  of  molecules  both  under  the  guidance  of  a  teacher  and  independently.  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