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Tiếng ViệtHow can do well in Chemistry exercises in English? The following article will summarize all information about Chemistry in the international – bilingual programs with effective learning methods for your reference.
1. What is International Chemistry program?
Chemistry is a branch of science in the field of natural science, which studies the structural composition, properties and changes of elements and compounds. Chemistry closely combines theory and experiment, is a bridge to other natural sciences such as physics, biology, medicine and geology, contributing to socio-economic development. The achievements of chemistry are applied to materials, energy, medicine, biotechnology, agriculture – forestry – fishery and many other fields.
In the general education program, Chemistry belongs to the group of natural science subjects, selected by students according to career orientation, interests and abilities. Along with Math, Physics, Biology, Information and Technology, Chemistry contributes to promoting STEM education, one of the educational trends that is being valued in many countries around the world. Chemistry in English is currently being taught in international – bilingual schools with programs such as IB Chemistry, AP Chemistry, A-level Chemistry, IGCSE Chemistry…
See also: Should Science in English be taught?
2. The ways to read formulas to do Chemistry exercises in English
Learning to read the names of chemical compounds in English helps learners to exchange information in the scientific world more effectively, specifically by correctly reading the names of compounds by their English names according to IUPAC conventions.
In addition, being familiar with the common names of compounds will also make communication a lot simpler. It is important to clarify, however, each compound usually has not a single name, but rather a collection of names under many different naming systems, including the common name and the IUPAC name.
The common name is commonly used in certain situations that require quick or less serious communication between researchers and in casual conversation, but the IUPAC name is more commonly used in speeches, reports, thesis with more formal colors because it provides full information about the composition as well as the shape and layout in space of the compound.
In general, being familiar with the names of elements on the periodic table is a good first step towards learning how to name compounds in English. For each form of compound, the spelling and naming convention are also different, from ions to covalent compounds, complexes, acids, bases, alloys and organic macromolecules (including outstanding bonds)… so students need to master them right from the start if they don’t want to lose the basics and not keep up later.
See also: A-level program
3. How to do Chemistry exercises in English?
In the process of doing exercises, you do not have to do them in order, so you should choose the strongest exercise to do first. You can completely skip the difficult questions and come back later, but don’t get so absorbed in the other questions that you forget the one you skipped. A blank answer is always a wrong answer, and especially take the time to check the exercise before you complete it.
In order to make Chemistry exercises in English easy, you must have a process of preparation and long-term practice, a strong will, and indispensable companions. You can go to the centers and find a teacher with lots of experience preparing for Chemistry exam in English. With dedicated instruction, you will be motivated and feel the practice becomes more realistic than ever.
4. How to find Chemistry teaching materials in English?
Chemistry is designed into topics that both ensure to reinforce the content, develop the knowledge and practical skills that have been formed from the lower grades, and help students have a deeper understanding of the common basic knowledge, as a premise for future study, work, and research.
Therefore, when looking for Chemistry teaching materials in English, you need to pay attention to the arrangement of topics, whether the content is coherent or not, whether the order of topics helps students easily systematize their knowledge or not. The document provides many types of problems as well as detailed solutions, which is also a plus.
You can refer to some books to teach and learn Chemistry in English such as:
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- Teaching Chemistry – A Study Book: A Practical Guide and Textbook for Student Teachers, Teacher Trainees and Teachers (Ingo Eilks and Avi Hofstein)
- Chemistry: Concepts and Problems – A Self-teaching Guide (Clifford C. Houk and Richard Post)
- Focus On High School Chemistry Student Textbook (Rebecca W. Keller)
See also: IGCSE program
5. How to choose Chemistry teachers in English?
In addition to learning methods and materials, teachers also play an important role in the learning process. Each subject or major will have separate requirements for teachers. For Chemistry teachers in English, the prerequisite is to graduate with a major in Chemistry from a program entirely in English at foreign training institutions. Teachers must have training experience at all levels and have in-depth knowledge of different learning programs. Passion for teaching is also a required quality.
Chemistry is a complex subject. Learning Chemistry in English is even more challenging when, in addition to the nature of the subject, language is also a barrier that students need to overcome. From effective homework, resources to teachers, students must take advantage of all factors plus great efforts to be able to do well in International Chemistry.
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