Recitation Week #1
Chem 113.4
Queens College
Spring 2010
Format for Recitation
• Very important component of General Chemistry is problem solving.
• Recitation = small group, focusing on additional help in problem
solving.
– End of chapter problems are assigned as on-line homework
(WebAssign).
– These problems test your understanding of the chapter concepts
and demonstrate how concepts are used.
– Problems prepare you for the exam. Exam questions will be similar.
• When you can do the problems you have mastered the chapter. If you
are having difficulty you need to ask questions and get help. Recitation
is one place to do that.
• You are expected to participate – not just listen
• Office hours are a second resource. Use them too!
Format for Recitation
• Student participation is critical.
– Recitation is intended as an opportunity to get extra help. Everyone
benefits – both student asking question and others.
– Your responsibility: Identify problems that are difficult. Bring
them to recitation.
– Be prepared to explain where you got stuck. Not just “Can you
work problem xx?”
– Instructors will “encourage” participation if necessary.
– Be prepared to work problems on board.
• Format
– 40 min discussion and problem solving
– 10-15 min quiz
– You will have seen the material in lecture, worked on problems, and
asked questions during the first 40 min.
• Recitation grade is about 10% of course grade
– Each quiz = 10 points = performance + attendance
– 10 points = 2.5 pts (attendance/participation) + 7.5 pts (score on quiz
problems)
Recitation Schedule
• Session and quiz will focus on a recently completed chapter but any
questions of interest to students are also OK.
• Up to date schedule on Blackboard. Here’s a piece:
Monday 11:15
Ramos
(9T3FB)
N. Sci. Bldg. D139
Wednesday 8:15
Moriarty
(9T3FC)
Remsen 205
Wednesday 9:15
Yadav
(9T3FD)
Remsen 205
Thursday 11:15
Yadav
(9T3FF)
Remsen 205
28-Jan
Introduction
1-Feb
3-Feb
3-Feb
4-Feb
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1 Problems
8-Feb
10-Feb
10-Feb
11-Feb
Chapter 1 Problems
Chapter 1 Problems
Chapter 1 Problems
Chapter 2 Problems
18-Feb
17-Feb
17-Feb
NO CLASS
Chapter 2 Problems
Chapter 2 Problems
Chapter 2 Problems
24-Feb
24-Feb
24-Feb
25-Feb
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
Lecture and Recitation Fit Together
Date
Chapter #
Jan 29
Feb 2
1
Feb 2,5
2
Feb 9,16,19
3
Feb 23,26
Mar 2,9
Friday Mar 5
Monday 11:15
Topic Ramos
(9T3FB)
Remsen 205
Chemical Foundations
Wednesday 8:15
Wednesday 9:15
Homework
Assignment
Moriarty
Yadav
(9T3FC)
(9T3FD)
Remsen 205
Remsen 105
Chapter #1 Homework: Due 2/12
Thursday 11:15
Yadav
(9T3FF)
Remsen 105
28-Jan
4A =
4.1-4.7
4B =
4.8-4.10
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter #2 Homework: Due 2/19
1-Feb
Stoichiometry
Introduction
Chapter #33-Feb
Homework: Due 2/26
Introduction
Introduction
3-Feb
4-Feb
Introduction
Chapter 1 Problems
10-Feb
11-Feb
Types of Chemical Reactions and
Chapter #4A Homework: Due 3/02
Solution Stoichiometry
8-Feb
10-Feb
..Chemical Rxns and Solution ..
Oxidation/Reduction
18-Feb
Chapter
1 ProblemsDue Chapter
1 Problems
Chapter
#4B Homework:
3/19
17-Feb
Exam 1/2
#1 Chapters
1-4A 2 Problems
Chapter
Problems Chapter
17-Feb
Chapter 2 Problems
NO CLASS
Chapter 2 Problems
24-Feb
24-Feb
24-Feb
25-Feb
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
Chapter 3 Problems
3-Mar
3-Mar
For example: 1-Mar
EXAM 1 Friday Mar 5
• Chapter 3 lectures are done
2/19
• Recitation topic on 2/25
Chapter 4A Problems
Chapter 4A Problems
Chapter 4A Problems
4-Mar
Chapter 4A Problems
On-line Homework
• We will use WebAssign to do homework on-line.
• The problems on WebAssign come from the end of each chapter of
Zumdahl and Zumdahl. You should have studied the chapter before
you start the problems.
• Your responses are immediately scored to provide feedback.
• You will be allowed multiple attempts on each problem, usually 4.
• Formatting of your answer is important. The question will usually tell
you how your answer should be entered. Follow directions!
Today’s Recitation
• Normal recitation format will start next week – chapter #1. There will
be a quiz next week.
• The chemistry department is doing a study to help with curriculum
development. They want to see how your performance on a simple
diagnostic exam correlates with your performance at the end of the
course.
• YOUR SCORE ON THIS EXAM HAS NO EFFECT ON YOUR GRADE OR
ANYTHING ELSE.
• Your Quiz grade for today will be a 10 no matter what. Just for
attending.
www.webassign.net = Online Homework
Institution = qc
You will need a “class key” for enrollment. Class key = qc 9835 9781
Class Key
• You will need the class key to enroll. Class key is:qc
9835 9781
• Once you have enrolled you no longer need the class key. Log-in
requires your username and password (you set these up during
enrollment). You will also need our institution, which is:
qc
• Next few charts show how to enroll. All you really need is the class key
– the rest is easy and pretty obvious.
• The class key identifies the correct class. Eventually you will need an
access code. This access code came with your textbook. or if you
bought a book without WebAssign you can purchase a code on the
WebAssign site.
www.webassign.net
•You don’t have to pay for
anything until 2/12/10 if you don’t
have your code yet. There is a
free “grace” period till then.
Click here to enroll
Institution = qc
You will need a “class key” for enrollment. Class key is:qc 9835 9781
Enroll in WebAssign
• Fill in the class key (as shown). Hit Submit
Enroll in WebAssign
• You will see this page next. Confirm by hitting Yes.
Enroll in WebAssign
• You will see this page next. You will need to create a WebAssign account
(most students). Confirm by hitting Continue.
• If you are repeating the course (from last semester) you already have an
account and should use that one. Click the other spot, then Continue
Enroll in WebAssign
• You will see this page next. Complete all the required information.
• For your student number, use the last 4 digits of your qc student number.
• When done, click “CREATE MY ACCOUNT” way at the bottom.
Enroll in WebAssign
• You will see this page next. You are ready to Log-in.
• Try the practice exercize.
Log In
• Once you are enrolled
you don’t need the class
key thing anymore.
• Just enter your
username, qc, and
password as shown.
• Hit “LOG IN”
Home Sweet Home
• Our homework page
looks like this (example
is from fall semester):
• Do the practice exercise
first. It doesn’t count.
• Soon, your first
homework assignment
will appear.
• The class is activated
starting 1/29/10 (Friday)