by Vaish | Mar 9, 2017 | Deep Dive, Preparation for AP Chem, Uncategorized
pH, Equilibrium and AP Chemistry The AP Exam looms closer and closer. As I start in earnest working on lots of problems with my face-to-face students, I plan to do the same here. Today, we are looking at a problem from AP Chemistry 2005. pH problems in AP Chemistry,...
by Vaish | Jan 17, 2017 | Preparation for AP Chem, STEM, Uncategorized
Honestly, “2 steps before Advanced Science” is a title to hook you… if you are the AP (Advanced Placement for the non-US folks) junkie. What I really want to say is: When and how will your kid start to LOVE Science? But you came in to read 2 steps...
by Vaish | Jan 4, 2017 | STEM, Uncategorized
Due to my location, I tend to a large number of students from nearby schools, and I have noticed that most students that come to me either love or hate Chemistry. It seems to be a subject that inspires strong emotions, though I have never related with that,...
by Vaish | Aug 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
In my last blog I spoke about finding a tribe, especially in high school. High school is an exceptional place for social growth, but can be terribly isolating academically, even more so if you are in AP/IB courses. To study together or not? How do you find a group...
by Vaish | Aug 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is getting uncomfortably close to that time of the year when you have to really start thinking about going back to academic education. Especially if you are in high school and are transitioning to the AP/IB years. A combination of butterflies, rats and all sorts of...
