Exam Review
(1) Do I get a notecard like they do in Freshman science courses?
No. All charts (ion summary chart, periodic table) will be provided to you. Equations you were given on tests (the heat equation) will be written on the exam. Equations you were expected to memorize for a test (Density = Mass/Volume) you should memorize for the exam.
(2) How do I prepare for the Chemistry A exam?
First piece of advice: you will have some time to study in class, and some time at home. If there are particular areas where you will have questions for Mr. Propst, make sure you do those parts during class. Start with the hard stuff in class!! This way you can ask questions during class and do the easier "refresher" studying at home.
1. Write your essential questions.
2. Get organized! Find your old tests & quizzes as well as your old worksheets. These help you remember what we have done. Review which units went well and which ones need extra review.
3. Work on the exam study guide.
(check your answers for the non-essay questions as you go)
write out the essay answers as practice.
4. Go back to your old tests. Compare them to the exam review.
Think: what types of questions have I been asked in the past? What type of questions will I be asked again? What is a different way of asking about the same idea? Example: If I asked you to write an essay about the charge of K, could you also answer the question for Ca? F? O? "Guessing" what types of questions you might be asked is an excellent way to study!