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8/8/2019 ppt on chem

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(or at least make a high

B)

How to Ace

First Year Chemistry


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Requirements for AcingChemistry 101/102

Mastery of Chem Concepts(not rote memorization!)

Realistic Study Schedule

Effective Use ofResources (officehours, Help Desk, etc.)

Managing Anxiety


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Why 101/102 is Harder

Than HS Chemistry

The course moves a lot faster

The material is conceptually moredifficult and cumulative

The problems are more involved

The tests are less straightforward and

require you to apply concepts


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Judgment: the ability to

make decisions and support

views; requires

understanding of values

Synthesis

Analysis

Identification of

component parts;

determination of

arrangement, logic,

semantics

Application

Use of informationto solve problems;

transfer of abstract

or theoretical ideas

to practical

situations.

Interpretation

Identification of

connections and

relationships

TranslationRestatement in your

own words;

paraphrase; summary

RecallVerbatim information;

memorization with no

evidence of understanding

EvaluationCombination ofinformation to form a

uniqueproduct; requires

creativity and originality


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STUDENTSWITH

GPA OF 3.7 ORHIGHER

Studied over 30 hours per week outside of class

Reviewed material prior to class

Stayed 1-2 chapters ahead in the text

Reviewed notes after class

Visited professor/instructor/tutor regularly

Studied in small groups (3-5 people) several times

per week

Asked questions, asked questions, asked

questions!!!


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STUDENTSWITH

A GPA OF 2.0 ORLESS

Studied 8-12 hours per week out of class

Did not review material prior to class

Stayed 1-2 chapters behind in reading

Rarely asked questions

Rarely discussed information withinstructors/classmates/friends

In effect, were still in high school

FOUR YEAR STUDY, R. B. LANDIS, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, 1995


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So, What Can You Do Now?

Spend more time studying chemistry

(at least 9 hours per week) Aim for 100% understanding

Use the Help Desk and office hours

Use the Continuous Process of Learningand Intense Study Sessions

Study Smarter for Chemistry


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Use Efficient Study StrategiesWhen You Study Chemistry !

Study SMARTER, not HARDER


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Continuous Process of Learning

Phase One:Phase One: Read or preview chapters to be covered inRead or preview chapters to be covered in

class before class (Create chapter maps)class before class (Create chapter maps)

Phase Two:Phase Two: Go to Class. Listen actively, take notes, participateGo to Class. Listen actively, take notes, participatein classin class

Phase Three:Phase Three: Review and process class notes as soon asReview and process class notes as soon aspossible after classpossible after class

Phase Four:Phase Four: Incorporate Intense Study SessionsIncorporate Intense Study Sessions

RepeatRepeat


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Intense Study Sessions

5 minutes:5 minutes: Set goals for next 40 min.Set goals for next 40 min.

40 minutes:40 minutes: Read text more selectively/highlightRead text more selectively/highlightMake doodles/notes in marginsMake doodles/notes in marginsCreate mnemonics, work examplesCreate mnemonics, work examples

Create mapsCreate maps

5 minutes5 minutes Review what you have just studiedReview what you have just studied

10 minutes10 minutes Take a breakTake a break

RepeatRepeat


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Get the Most Out of Lecture

Arrive early Actively participate

Review notes soon after class

Rework all example problemsdone in class


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Average Retention for

Learning Activities

(Source: National Training

Laboratories, Bethel, ME)

20%

Audio-Visual

30%

Demonstration

50%

Discussion Group75%

Practice by Doing

90%

Teach Others/Immediate Use of Learning

5%

Lecture

10%

Reading


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Get the Most Out of Homework

Start the problems early--the day they

are assigned Do not flip back to see example

problems; work them yourself!

Dont give up too soon (30 min.)


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Get the Most from the HelpDesk and Office Hours

Try to understand the concept or workthe problem by yourself first

Come prepared to ask questions

Explain the material to the tutor or

professor or study group members


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Some other important tips

- Start homework problems ONLY after reviewing,

notes, working class problems, reading text.

-W

ork extra problems!!!-To prepare for tests, go over all problems,

especially those problems you could not solve.

-Review examples from class, and do chapterreviews.

- Keep old quizzes/tests, and ALWAYS correct

returned tests.


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Special Problem Solving Tips

- Work extra problems!!!

- When working homework problems, DO NOTflip back to look at examples in the text. Spend at

least 15 minutes, but no longer than 25 minutestrying a problem before you seek assistance.

- Visualize the problem situation. Draw diagrams.

- Use front end back end problem solving:

What can I get from what I am given?What do I need to get what I am trying to find?

- Estimate the answer, if possible. Check you answerto make sure it is in the ballpark.


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Chemistry 101/102 HELP DESKChemistry 101/102 HELP DESK

At TAMUAt TAMU

Room 116 HELDRoom 116 HELD

Mon Thurs: 8:30am 4:30pm

Fri: 8:30am 12:30pm


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ONON--LINESTUDY STRATEGIESLINESTUDY STRATEGIES

WORKSHOPS at LSUWORKSHOPS at LSU

TTime Management

TCollege Reading and NoteTaking

TManaging Test Anxiety

TTest Taking Strategies

TConcept Mapping


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