Students often believe that Chemistry is one of the most difficult courses they will take in high school. There are many reasons that support this premise. The standard chemistry course requires that students operate on multiple levels of understanding: the subatomic/ “nano” level, the macro/ observable level, the abstract/ conceptual level, as well as quantitative application of concepts and equations. Many students underperform in chemistry, relative to their other courses, because they do not adapt their study strategies to the diferent learning modalities as these change throughout the chemistry curriculum.<br/> <br/>This presentation introduces a year-long study strategy that is integrated  into the curriculum and guides students on a chapter-by-chapter basis to the optimal study processes for a particular topic, including preparing for the final.  The benefits of this program are that students feel more secure in understanding what is expected of them, they learn how to apply their study time more effectively, and they are in a better position to identify when they need support. Teachers benefit by being able to identify to parents and students which study habits need reinforcement in preparation for assessments. Furthermore, these study strategies lay a foundation for more challenging courses at the college level.

Improving student outcomes: Implementing study strategies

250th National Meeting (2015)

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