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General chemistry can be a daunting course for students and may be seen as a gatekeeping course or a general education “hoop to jump through” toward a goal of a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree for non-majors. Challenges are exacerbated by the large enrollment format common in many higher education institutions.

In the January 2025 APTeach presentation, we explored how to address common student misconceptions related to chemical equilibrium as well as ideas for engaging activities and labs to strengthen student comprehension. View the video summary and the presentation slidedeck.

The December 2024 APTeach presentation explored common misconceptions and student stumbles in Thermodynamics. View the video summary and the presentation slidedeck.

Dear Colleagues and Readers, As we step into 2025, I find myself updating my professional tagline to include "former" ChemEd X high school editor. This change comes with mixed emotions, as it was not an easy decision to step away from a role that has been such a significant and rewarding part of my career.

In this one-day, remotely delivered, immersive, and interactive mini-institute, participants will learn how to use the VisChem Approach.

The November 2024 APTeach presentation outlined instructional strategies to model net ionic equations and chemical reactions using particulate models, chemical symbols, and observations to support students’ understanding of how chemicals react and interact at the particle level.

An overview of content to help plan a unit on bonding.

Co-Authored by Iain A. Smellie* and Iain L. J. Patterson* *University of St Andrews, School of Chemistry, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, United Kingdom

ENERGETIC COLLISIONS - KMT, Maxwell-Boltzmann, and Deviating from Ideal Behavior