How+to+Study+for+Chemistry

 Chemistry is one of the most difficult classes on campus. When entering this endeavor it is a good idea to prepare oneself with long hours filled with confusion. Chemistry is scary enough without worry about how to pass the tests so here are some easy instructions to follow on how to be successful on tests in this class.  ** __Where to Begin __ **   A good place to start is to collect all the practice problems. This includes all in class problems that you went over and anything else you might find from your book. Make a practice test for yourself including any problems or concepts you feel are important. Chemistry is accumulative so going over past exams is also a good idea. Also organize all your notes and quizzes.  ** __How to go through material __ **  Taking notes on your notes is an excellent way to examine what you know and the things that might take more time to understand. When going through your notes go through all of them even if you think you know the concept use it as review time. Make a list of the concepts that are still fuzzy to you. Also pay close attention to any diagrams and make sure you understand them. After you have gone through all old tests, quizzes, notes and practice problems go over all the concepts that were not clear. If you still feel unsure of some of the material your professor is a great source to clear up any confusion.  ** __Review __ **__, ** Review **, ** Review ** __ After you are clear on all concepts go over them several times. Not only do you have to understand concepts for Chemistry, but you also have to memorize them.   ** __<span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';">Helpful study Skills __ ** <span style="height: 71.25pt; margin-left: 3pt; margin-top: 49.5pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: margin; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: margin; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 88.5pt; z-index: 2;"> <span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';">There are many different study techniques out there. There are several that have seemed to give sufficient help to chemists. Note cards are a great way to put diagrams or compounds on. Note cards are also very helpful in naming in Chemistry. Study groups are a great way to bounce off ideas and concepts. If you can explain something to someone else that generally means you understand the material. <span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Dotum','sans-serif';">Chemistry is tough but you can get through this. The instructions above can be applied to any class or test, but if ever there were a subject you might need help studying for Chemistry would be it. Take good notes, understand concepts and ask good questions when necessary and you will be fine. Hopefully the tools listed above will you help you get through this tedious but rewarding subject.
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