Michael Farabaugh

Albemarle.High School (Charlottesville, VA)

ChemEd X Contributor, Author, Reviewer, Associate_Editor

ChemEd X Member since: March 2016

Michael Farabaugh teaches Chemistry (including AP) at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, VA. He has taught in Albemarle County Public Schools since 1998, and has served as a Reader for the AP Chemistry Exam since 2011. He has a master's degree in chemistry and a master's degree in secondary science education. Since 2014 he has served as an item writer for the AP Chemistry exam. He is passionate about ensuring that his students are well-prepared for the exam.

Posts

Analysis of Mistakes and Misconceptions from the 2025 AP Chemistry Exam

// Friday, August 29, 2025 • Michael Farabaugh

I have been an AP Chemistry Reader since 2011, and I am very grateful for this experience.

APTeach - Making and Breaking Connections

// Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Michael Farabaugh

Using Information from the 2024 AP Chemistry Reading to Improve Exam Performance

// Sunday, August 11, 2024 • Michael Farabaugh

During the first week of June, I participated in the AP Chemistry Reading in Tampa, Florida. I have been involved with the AP Reading since 2011, having served in various roles as a Reader, a Table Leader, and a Question Leader.

text under magnifying glass: Insights from the AP Chemistry Exam Reading

Using Information from the 2023 AP Chemistry Reading to Improve Exam Performance

// Sunday, August 13, 2023 • Michael Farabaugh

I have been an AP Reader since 2011, and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this process. It has helped me to improve the quality of my instruction and assessment. Here are a few of the benefits, in my opinion.

Using Information from the 2022 AP Chemistry Reading to Improve Exam Performance

// Wednesday, August 10, 2022 • Michael Farabaugh

In June AP Chemistry readers either traveled to Salt Lake City or worked online from home to read and score student responses from the 2022 exam. I attended the in-person Reading and served as a table leader for a group of at-home readers. I enjoyed the opportunity to do the following.