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The way to success in Chemistry

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TURN OFF YOUR PHONE************no, you cannot multitask and pass Chemistry

Memorize what must be memorized. Use flashcards and other memory aids.

1.First learn the rules, then do the Practice.

The goal in learning is to move rules and concepts into memory. To begin, when working questions in a lesson, you may look back at the rules, but make an effort to commit the rules to memory before starting the Practice problems.

2.Practice/learn how to apply the rules

If you use the quiz(old test)to apply rules that are in memory, you will be “test ready.” AstudyinSciencemagazine showed students who tested themselves with a practice test after learning the material retained 50% more of the information a week later than their peers who did not take a practice test.

Chemistry is cumulative: What you learn in early lessons you will need in memory later.

.Work Practice problems at least 3 days a week: To retain what you learn, space your study of a topic over several days. Science has found that your memory tends to retain what it uses repeatedly, but to remember for only a few days what you do not practice over several days. If you wait until a quiz deadline to study, what you learn may remain in memory for a day or two, but on later tests and exams, it will tend to be forgotten.

.Begin lessons on new topics early. Do the assigned pre-reading to be successful in this class.

The key to success in chemistry is to commit to memory the facts and rules, practice solving problems at least 3 days a week, and watch for the relationships that build conceptual understanding.

YOU DO NOT STUDY CHEMISTRY, YOU PRACTICE CHEMISTRY