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In this four-day APSI we will explore and practice the skills and content that students will need to be successful in AP Chemistry. We will cover all units of the Course and Exam Description, and practice key strategies to improve student success. Emphasis will be placed on atomic structure, bonding, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, acids/bases, and equilibrium, with the level of detail on each topic dictated by participant needs. We will explore inquiry-based labs, with budget-friendly options and modifications for all school environments. Teachers will be provided with fully editable lab handouts to cover all skills needed for the AP Chemistry exam, including a detailed materials and supplies list. We will also spend significant time on exam preparation strategies and how to scaffold student success with written response questions, including strategies to prepare students for the digital hybrid exam format. Teachers will have time to plan their course calendar and explore AP classroom resources, including practice making assessments using the question bank. We will discuss supporting the needs of all learners, recruiting students, and participating in the AP teacher community.
Jenna Nikles, Ed.D, M.S.
Jenna Nikles, Ed.D, M.S.
Jenna Nikles has been teaching AP Chemistry for 14 years at a public and private schools in Central Florida. She recently completed her Educational Doctorate in Instructional Design and Performance Technology. She holds a Master of Science in Chemistry degree from Ohio University and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Central Florida. Jenna has been an AP Chemistry Exam reader since 2019, is a gifted endorsed instructor, and is clinical educator certified to mentor new teachers and students in teacher-preparation programs. She has more than six years of experience leading teacher professional development, facilitating multi-day workshops with chemistry teachers through in-person and online AP Summer Institutes and within her district. She has experience with virtual instruction for both students and teachers, using a variety of technology to actively engage participants in the online format. She aims to review AP chemistry course content while modeling effective instructional practices that teachers can use in their classrooms. The lab activities that she shares are easily modified to fit different budgets and available course time; lab activities help to engage students in the content, boost performance on the exam using the science practice skills, and encourage diverse learners to take the AP Chemistry course. She focuses on finding solutions and strategies for participants to fit each unique educational scenario.
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