Scott Balicki

In order to teach chemistry effectively, we must ascertain what our students are thinking about chemistry and make a decision regarding what to do with what we learn. Formative assessment questions provide a useful lens into students' minds regarding what they are thinking about chemistry. Let us consider then, how categorizing forma

In Chemistry, students learn about combustion reactions and their applications, such as gasoline engines in cars. Students may be asked to imagine how to maximize the output of such a combustion reaction, and how this maximization point would be determined.

As physical distancing continues and we persist in teaching our chemistry classes online, it behooves us as teachers to spend some time considering how we can provide meaningful feedback to our students.

When you think back to your first experience with a chemistry experiment, what do you imagine? More likely than not, a papier-mâché volcano spewing forth the products of a mixture of baking soda and vinegar (possibly dyed with red food coloring for effect ?) comes to mind.

Who/What is ACCT?