Mrs. Czyryca's Chemistry 535

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How to Succeed in Chemistry

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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

• 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

Article: Giving Disorganized Boys the Tools for Success. New York Times 2008