[neact] Re: AP Chemistry
- From: Jim Cherry <jamesdcherry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:29:09 -0500
Mel,
Several districts in the Hartford area offer AP Chemistry to first year
students. Relatively few students are capable of this level of academic
rigor with little prior preparation. The heavy content load leaves little
room for exploration of the joys of chemistry.
I believe that many students that benefit most from an AP chemistry course
are those that are interested in the subject but may not be the most
academically talented. A strong second course in high school can prepare
them for the rigors of college chemistry.
We have had considerable success with an organic chemistry course offered
during lunch each day. The course is offered to seniors who have taken AP
chemistry and will be taking organic as a first course in college.
Jim Cherry
On 3/21/06 12:18 PM, "Meledath Govindan" <mgovindan@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Perhaps you can enlighten me regarding my question about AP Chemistry. I was
> of the impression that AP chemistry is generally taught after the students
> have taken a year of chemistry. Is this true? I know at least one school
> system where AP Chemistry is taught in lieu of an Honors Chemistry and
> students have been struggling. As a result, not many are signing up for that
> course and dropping down to the next level, where they (otherwise honors
> students) are not being challenged. I would appreciate receiving some
> feedback from my HS chemistry colleagues. Thanks.
>
> Mel
>
> Meledath Govindan, Ph.D.
> Professor of Chemistry
> Fitchburg State College
> 160 Pearl St.
> Fitchburg, MA 01420
> (978)-665-3628 (Office)
> (978)-665-3578 (FAX)
>
>
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