NOTE: Many of the links on this page are to the official
AP web site. You must register and login before accessing these pages.
Registration and use is free. Just go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/.
Bloomington High School
South students are given the chance to take the AP Chemistry exam each
year in May. Only those students who have excelled in 2 years
of chemistry, and have spent an adequate amount of time studying for
the exam over and above the normal AP Chemistry class requirements should
consider taking the exam.
Why take the AP Chemistry exam?
Students who score a 3 or higher on the exam MAY
receive college credit from a college or university that accept AP credits.
It is a good idea to check with the university the student plans to
attend to see if they will accept AP credits. Some universities
will advise students to take General Chemistry even if they accept the
AP score, especially if the student is planning on a chemistry major,
to reinforce basic concepts.
What is the cost?
The State of Indiana pays for students in AP approved
classes to take the AP exams in math, science, and other areas.
A local processing fee may be charged.
When is the test?
In 2009, the test is
scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, May 12. (Click here
for the dates for all AP subjects' test dates)
How should I prepare for the AP Chemistry
exam?
First of all, an AP Chemistry study guide is a must.
These are available from many publishers at your local bookstore.
They are usually found in the SAT/ACT prep section. Follow along
in the AP study guide as each unit is presented in class. Waiting
until a few weeks before the exam to start is NOT recommended.
Secondly, this web site provides valuable links
to online resources for the exam. Old
AP tests are an excellent study aid.
Perhaps the most important thing to review that
is not presented in class is the scoring method. Understanding
what the graders are looking for in a free-response answer is critical
to passing the exam. Several helpful links are provided below.
Keys
to Passing the AP Exam
How
Indiana students Compare to the National Average
Exam
Scoring Information
- 1997 to 1999
Exam
Scoring Information - 1999 to present
Equation sheet for the Free Response Section
- lastest version (2004)
Standard
reduction potential table
Calculator policy
Descriptive Chemistry - Colors
2007 Exam Format Changes
Mr. Brian Hedney has some excellent AP Chemistry exam notes.
Mr. Jon Bergmann is experimenting with AP review podcasting!!
For more information about testing dates, scoring,
calculator info, and procedures, check out the College
Board AP Chemistry web site. (You will need to create an account
and login first!)
Another good way to prepare for the AP test is to
study with the Chemistry Olympiad tests. They are very similar
to the AP Exam. Information about the Olympiad and last year's
exam can be found at: http://www.acs.org/education/student/olympiad.html
Older exams can be found at:
Another great site is: http://www.adriandingleschemistrypages.com/
Many thanks to Dr.
Robinson at Purdue University,
and John Park at ChemTeam
for links and information contained on this web site.
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