by Adrian | Mar 24, 2020 | 2020 Exam, AP, College Board, COVID-19, Entropy
The College Board should have cancelled the AP chemistry exam in 2020. Period. I’m going to write a longer post on that particular subject later, but for now, the fact that they have not cancelled the AP chemistry exam is already creating some prickly problems...
by Adrian | Mar 20, 2020 | AP, College Board, COVID-19
At approx. 11.15 AM this morning we got word from the College Board on the plans for the AP Chemistry exam in 2020 in the wake of COVID-19. Firstly the facts, in a nutshell, for AP Chemistry. No face-to-face exams in 2020 Instead, 45 minute, at home/online tests 2...
by Adrian | Mar 14, 2020 | AP, College Board
My inbox has been filled with many questions in the last few days regarding the current uncertainty. Here is my advice, my response, and indeed my non-response to COVID-19, and how it relates to AP Chemistry 2020. Let’s prioritize. First and foremost do what...
by Adrian | Feb 19, 2020 | AP, College Board
I don’t know who is manning the @APforStudents Twitter account, but if this tweet is anything to go by, then they know NOTHING about AP chemistry! So what’s my point here? An opportunity to have a pop at the College Board? No, not really. I don’t...
by Adrian | Feb 11, 2020 | AP
The 2020 AP Chemistry Infographic is shown below in its PNG form. Alternatively, you may download a pdf version if you prefer that format. Please feel free to use liberally both electronically and in hard-copy. Hopefully everything is self-explanatory (after all...
by Adrian | Feb 10, 2020 | AP, College Board, Czar, Kinetics
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with the AP chemistry Czar. He kindly offer to call me to discuss my concerns over the misrepresentation of the term Steady State Approximation in the CED. I must admit I was a little taken aback to receive the invitation. He...
