Chemistry

The course will survey various vital skills found in high school chemistry courses, including honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) chemistry. Rather than focusing on just the concepts students encounter during the first month of a chemistry course, we will skip around to the skills that truly distinguish the strongest students. An additional benefit of jumping from skill to skill is that students will gain a skill set that can be utilized at many different times throughout a future full-year chemistry class.

Designed for

Students who are interested in taking Chemistry next semester

Level

All levels

Class format

One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)

Class Introduction

This high school chemistry course will cover a range of essential skills, including those from honors, AP, and IB chemistry classes. We will focus on skills that set apart the strongest students, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the subject. You will also gain a versatile skill set useful in future chemistry classes and related fields.

Outcome

After completing the course, students are expected to reach the following goals:

Gain a fundamental understanding of key concepts and principles in chemistry, such as atomic structure, chemical reactions, and thermodynamics.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through analysis of data and experimentation
Learn the scientific method and the important of accuracy, precision and safety in the laboratory setting

Feedback

Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class, via Teachworks, regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email. At the end of the course, the student will receive a final report card, which thoroughly speaks to their overall participation in the course, including major assignments.