Clarification: half the class failed AFTER I curved them! I reviewed a whole class period for the test and even worked out examples that were ON THE TEST and still they missed them. Everyone seemed to get nomenclature when I guided them through a worksheet and a little over half got moles and stoichiometry on homeworks. Those who didn't got a long session of review and question opportunities, where I explained where they went wrong and how to fix it. I am afraid nobody will pass my course! I want them to understand it; I've had grueling sessions of problem explanation and step-by-step working out of problems and concept presentation, book and worksheet exercises (many didn't turn them in). They are freshmen and sophomores in community college, many taking chemistry for the first time. Many have trouble with math and I've recommended the available math lab. What else can I do? Take home tests? Extra credit? Anyone experienced with this problem?
2006-10-12
06:18:07
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