Some helpful suggestions to understanding and reinforcing material in our class:
1. Pay attention in class (makes sense) and do your homework (I know, shocker!).
2. Use time I give you in class to do your work instead of gossip.
3. Review the PowerPoint slides the night you print them off. Although some of them are incomplete, you can read through the theory to get a basic grasp about what the lesson is going to be about.
4. Read through the worksheet questions for the same lesson as above. Again, though you haven't learned it yet, you can get an idea of what you should be able to do when the lesson is done.
5. When you get quizzes or tests back, review your mistakes using your notes, and talk to me about areas of improvement. If I write "get extra help" on a quiz, it is because you did not do as well as you could have, and it's either because you didn't study, didn't study enough, or you just don't have a strong grasp of the material. Decide what category you fit into, and get help from me if needed.
6. Review material each night. You only need 5-20 minutes, depending on how many notes you have done in that unit. Simply read it over, and ask me questions if something doesn't make sense or you just don't get it and need some clarification.
7. Ask questions when we are doing a lesson or taking up homework. I am a teacher - it's my job to answer them. Don't worry, I am not annoyed that you've already asked 1, 3, or 10 questions. I want you to get it!
8. Use your textbook - sure it's outdated but it has the basics of what you need, plus worked through examples. Re-read material from the lesson of the day, and read ahead to the next lesson before we do it.
9. Use the LINKS page to watch videos that review the days material, or prepare you for the next lesson. They are helpful - that's why I put them there. Plus a lot feature Hank, who is pretty much my favorite chemistry teacher EVER!
10. Get extra help outside class time if a few questions in class won't cut it. Any morning from 7:30 AM on, any day first lunch (and when we flip back both lunches), and after school Monday-Wednesday with me, or Tuesday/Thursday in Peer Tutoring in 1313. Lots of options!
11. Lab writing: please don't start your lab the night before it is due, especially if it is formal. They usually require research and some thought. Remember that you can send me rough drafts of formal labs - in general, the people who did this for the last lab did much better than those who did not. When concluding, be insightful and really reflect on the lab - what was the purpose and what did you get out of it that relates to course material?
Nothing here is new to you, but I promise that it will help. The biggest thing is to ask questions when you don't get it, and seek help when needed!
1. Pay attention in class (makes sense) and do your homework (I know, shocker!).
2. Use time I give you in class to do your work instead of gossip.
3. Review the PowerPoint slides the night you print them off. Although some of them are incomplete, you can read through the theory to get a basic grasp about what the lesson is going to be about.
4. Read through the worksheet questions for the same lesson as above. Again, though you haven't learned it yet, you can get an idea of what you should be able to do when the lesson is done.
5. When you get quizzes or tests back, review your mistakes using your notes, and talk to me about areas of improvement. If I write "get extra help" on a quiz, it is because you did not do as well as you could have, and it's either because you didn't study, didn't study enough, or you just don't have a strong grasp of the material. Decide what category you fit into, and get help from me if needed.
6. Review material each night. You only need 5-20 minutes, depending on how many notes you have done in that unit. Simply read it over, and ask me questions if something doesn't make sense or you just don't get it and need some clarification.
7. Ask questions when we are doing a lesson or taking up homework. I am a teacher - it's my job to answer them. Don't worry, I am not annoyed that you've already asked 1, 3, or 10 questions. I want you to get it!
8. Use your textbook - sure it's outdated but it has the basics of what you need, plus worked through examples. Re-read material from the lesson of the day, and read ahead to the next lesson before we do it.
9. Use the LINKS page to watch videos that review the days material, or prepare you for the next lesson. They are helpful - that's why I put them there. Plus a lot feature Hank, who is pretty much my favorite chemistry teacher EVER!
10. Get extra help outside class time if a few questions in class won't cut it. Any morning from 7:30 AM on, any day first lunch (and when we flip back both lunches), and after school Monday-Wednesday with me, or Tuesday/Thursday in Peer Tutoring in 1313. Lots of options!
11. Lab writing: please don't start your lab the night before it is due, especially if it is formal. They usually require research and some thought. Remember that you can send me rough drafts of formal labs - in general, the people who did this for the last lab did much better than those who did not. When concluding, be insightful and really reflect on the lab - what was the purpose and what did you get out of it that relates to course material?
Nothing here is new to you, but I promise that it will help. The biggest thing is to ask questions when you don't get it, and seek help when needed!