quite honestly, i’m not a big chemistry fan! i thought it’d be a good idea to start off with something i’m not too comfortable with, so i can truly show you how i study when i don’t grasp the material straight away.
HOW DO I STUDY FOR CHEM?
- so much practicing: there’s a substantial amount of problem solving within chemistry, and to make sure you’re balancing equations properly or doing conversions, you have to make sure that you’re practicing. honestly, it’s the best way to hone your skills to perfection, and because chemistry builds on itself so much, it’ll make the class a lot easier! you’ll probably be able to find plenty of problems in your textbook, but if not, i’ll provide some links.
- rewrite your notes: this is one of the things that helped me the most. rewriting or summarizing your class notes will be like doing the lesson all over again- you’ll be consolidating your knowledge, reinforcing it in your brain, and creating much nicer copies of your notes which will be great to study from, but this really can apply to most classes.
- make flashcards: there’s more memorization in chemistry than you’d expect, so be diligent with your flashcards! you’ll need to know all of the ions with their charges, and quite probably some of the periodic table elements, along with structures and other terms. making flashcards is great for revising and they’ll also become a really helpful study tool.
RESOURCES
CHEM HELP
- my fav the khan academy
- super helpful study tips!!
- equation balancer
- study techniques pdf
- interactive periodic table
NOTES & CHEAT SHEETS
- sample lab notebook
- printable periodic table
- chemtutor (super comprehensive notes!)
- chem for dummies cheat sheet
- best chem printable ever
TIPS!
- start studying early! there’s a lot to learn, so keep on top of your work and don’t let it overwhelm you. make your notes and flashcards as soon as you’ve learned the material in class!!
- don’t be afraid to ask for help! chem’s a tough subject, so don’t be scared to see your teacher or ask other students for help or explanations if you need it.
- be confident! you can do anything if you put your mind to it, and chemistry’s no exception. don’t give up and keep working hard!!