Just When They Get Confident...

Last week, kids had no questions, they had no concerns about learning organic chemistry, and then they got the exit slip... and averaged 45% between the two classes. So, where is the disconnect??? Organic chemistry, although easier than most other units in chem 30, has so many little tricks, and so even if a student is confident in the understanding, a little mistake means a large error. 

This week, the students will experience a quick lab where we make esters, which is really smelly and fun! They will also have a quiz (similar to the exit slip) and a project assignment, as I will be away for Thursday Friday for Western Canadian Boxing Championships. 

This week in Chem 30
Monday: Work Period / Review
Tuesday: Ester Quick Lab 
Wednesday: OChem Quiz 1 
Thursday: Industrial OChem Project
Friday: Industrial OChem Project

Upcoming Due Dates
Wed Nov 18: OChem Quiz 1
Mon Nov 23: Ester Quick Lab due
Fri Nov 27: Industrial OChem Project due
Tues Dec 1: Unit C OChem Test

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