How do I get ready for AP Chemistry and do well in the class?

Question

I have already taken Honors Chemistry and the same teacher teaches the AP class. I have bought an AP Chemistry book but it doesn't explain enough on how they got the answers. I got 70's to 90's on previous tests but a lot of them were just a little above the passing score of 60.

Answer 1

Well my advice to you is to pay attention and take really good notes that you can follow... some chemistry books dont show what your teacher teaches so it might be difficult to follow... i had chem AP and in order to have done good on tests and everything in general you just had to really pay attention and practice problems until you really understand them... or you could always stay after and ask your teacher to help you with whatever you dont understand... hope this helps =]

Answer 2

i already took the AP physics with an a and a grade of 4 in AP test. i am not smart, just an average student, in fact i am falling really bad in my history class. my advice to you is just do your home work and do an advance study. when i'm in my AP physics class i always try to teach myself. i watch documentaries, read articles anbd reference books to widened my knowledge and i always prepare a questions for my teacher about the things that i don't thoroughly understand through my advance study. i also always keep notes about the previous lesson and try to get them inot my head. already taken the chemistry honors and it's not that hard. just focus and plan your studying strategy wisely. you'll get fine.

Answer 3

I recommend getting an AP review book (like Princeton Review) they usually explain how they get to answers and summarize what you learn in class with simpler language.

I believe it was a review book that also told me it was a good idea to buy another chemistry book for a second opinion (it can be any cheap second-hand book).

It also helps to read the section of the book being taught before and after the corresponding class as well as before the test.

It sounds like a lot of work, but chemistry isn't one of those subjects where it's advisable to "wing it."  After you get the hang of it, though, it should get easier. For me, AP chemistry was much easier than honors chemistry.

Good luck!