WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY WITH MRS. MARKS

WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY WITH MRS. MARKS

LEARNING TARGETS I understand that it is okay to make mistakes in chemistry class, but I should learn from those mistakes. I understand that I should never stop trying. I can explain all classroom policies and procedures. I can identify and describe the purpose of all laboratory equipment.

LEARNING CHEMISTRY Nine-Point Problem Can you connect the nine points with 4 straight lines without lifting your pencil?

LEARNING CHEMISTRY Nine-Point Problem Can you connect the nine points with 4 straight lines without lifting your pencil?

LEARNING CHEMISTRY Nine-Point Problem Now try connecting the points with only 3 lines.

12-Point Problem Applying what you’ve learned! What is the least number of straight lines necessary to connect these twelve dots without lifting your pencil?

12-Point Problem Applying what you’ve learned! What is the least number of straight lines necessary to connect these twelve dots without lifting your pencil?

What are your thoughts regarding chemistry? Your experience learning chemistry may be like these exercises You may have an underlying assumption of the problem causing you to unconsciously confine the 9 or 12 dots I love chemistry!

Chemistry can be easy if . you recognize that you are unconsciously confining the problem making it impossible to solve you do not confine your concept of chemistry to a preconceived attitude that learning chemistry will be difficult you choose positive associations for your concept of chemistry

But most of all . KEEP AN OPEN MIND

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY STUDY REGULARLY AND OFTEN disciplined study habits do not “cram” review on a daily basis do not become complacent

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY USE THE OBJECTIVES be sure “you can” complete all learning targets exams/quizzes are always based on learning targets make your learning more efficient & focused

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY LEARN THE “LANGUAGE” OF CHEMISTRY keep up with the key terms ask if you don’t understand chemical formulas and math equations are also part of the “language”

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY READ THE TEXT enhance your comprehension write down questions & ask in class

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY DO THE HOMEWORK chemistry is not a spectator sport work ALL assigned problems practice additional problems

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY WORKING PROBLEMS do not memorize problems understand how to develop a solution

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY GET HELP EARLY review day is too late chemistry is cumulative knowledge build a strong foundation

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If learning is done in a step by step fashion, it is easy.

If steps are skipped, then there is a complaint that a certain step is too difficult. ?#@!!

How do you get past this barrier? Return to the step you were doing well and then proceed by making sure you do each step.

CHEMISTRY IS HARD! WHY?

BLOOM’S TAXONOMY KNOWLEDGE – memorizing textbook definitions COMPREHENSION – putting knowledge in own words APPLICATION – using the information in new situations ANALYSIS – breaking the information into meaningful pieces SYNTHESIS – using information to generate new knowledge EVALUATION – making judgments about the value of ideas or information

Evaluatio nSynthesi sAnalysi s Application Comprehension Knowledg e

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH CHEMISTRY?

In the past, many of your classes required “knowledge” and “understanding” Chemistry requires you to use all levels of Bloom’s taxonomy, but mostly focuses on the higher levels You will learn many new processes and techniques and then be required to apply them to new situations

WORD CLUES Knowledge list, define, tell, describe, identify, show, label, collect, examine, name, who, when, where Comprehension summarize, describe, interpret, contrast, predict, associate, distinguish, estimate, differentiate, discuss, extend

WORD CLUES Application apply, demonstrate, calculate, complete, illustrate, show, solve, examine, modify, relate, change, classify, experiment, discover Analysis analyze, separate, order, explain, connect, classify, arrange, divide, compare, select, explain, infer

WORD CLUES Synthesis combine, integrate, modify, rearrange, substitute, plan, create, design, invent, what if?, compose, formulate, prepare, generalize, rewrite Evaluation assess, decide, rank, grade, test, measure, recommend, convince, select, judge, explain, discriminate, support, conclude, compare, summarize

Required Materials Pencil or Pen (blue or black ink only) Calculator – – 3 Ring Binder – – – No graphing/programmable calculators Should have exponents for scientific notation Dedicated only to chemistry 2 inches Clear plastic sleeve Computer Access

Grades A B C D F 90 & above 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60

Class Rules Be in your seat and ready to work with all required materials when the bell rings – 3 tardies referral to principal Be respectful and act like an adult No gum, food or drink Adhere to the dress code and school rules found in the Student-Parent Handbook

Possible Disciplinary Actions Conference with student 1 hour after school detention Phone call to parents Conference with parents Disciplinary referral to the principal

Homework Assigned daily Minimum of 30-45 minutes per night Complete ASAP after class

Quizzes/Exams All exams are announced Quizzes are usually “pop” Absences

Attendance/Assignment Policy Attendance Missed Work Late Work

Weekly Agenda Distributed weekly Front sleeve of binder Access through Edline/Webpage Requires daily attention

Edline Grades Assignments

Webpage Weekly agenda Notes Worksheets Powerpoint Useful information

Cheating/Plagiarism Don’t do it Zero and a phone call Areas of concern

Learning Support Sign up for tests in resource center before test day Report to class for attendance on test day

Teacher Availability Resource center – Mrs. Marks mods 11/12 [email protected] Plan room 131

Good Luck!! Work hard Never stop trying Be successful