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Mrs. Czyryca's Chemistry 535 |
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Mount Saint Joseph High School HOW TO SUCCEED IN CHEMISTRY Success in chemistry is the result of consistent study. In Class (Print a copy) · Come to class with a positive attitude, ready to learn · Pay attention and stay focused during class · Take legible and thorough notes · Participate in a constructive way · Ask questions if necessary · Stay organized, use binder, date and title assignment · Use assignment book AND Edline Each Night · Take your text book and 3-ring binder home · Study your class notes as if there was going to be a pop quiz · Study small amounts of material at a time and learn it well instead of glossing over a lot of material · Verbally explain material to someone else (explain it to your grandmother) · Mark places in your notes where there is ambiguity (Doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning) · Go over examples presented in class (before attempting homework problems) · Complete assigned reading (be sure to study figures, tables, and sample problems in the text) · Complete assigned problems and/or questions thoroughly with explanations · Visit Edline or my website for handouts or HELP websites · Study using index cards with vocabulary terms on them · Take breaks while studying, but focus during study time Note · Use pencil on study guides and numerical problems · Neatness counts - take pride in your work, no spiral notebook paper · Spelling counts · English and grammar count - use complete sentences in study guide and text questions · Never answer a question with a simple "yes" or "no". Always provide an explanation · Show all work for numerical problems. You will not receive credit if your work is not included · Review by studying the Jeopardy and other Power Point notes. How to print a Power Point in outline form and save paper and ink. Article: Giving Disorganized Boys the Tools for Success. New York Times 2008
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