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Textbooks and Supplements
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Don Dahm and Eric Nelson have authored two textbooks that apply cognitive principles to teaching calculations in chemistry: Calculations in Chemistry — An Introduction<\/em>, and Calculations in Chemistry — General Chemistry<\/em>.\u00a0 The contents are described below.<\/p>\n

Calculations — Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calculations in Chemistry \u2013 An Introduction<\/em> is a textbook that applies findings of cognitive research to teaching chemistry.\u00a0 Published by W. W. Norton, the text is designed to serve as a stand-alone text in college Preparatory Chemistry and a supplement in first-semester General Chemistry and GOB Chemistry.<\/p>\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a recent report in the Journal of\u00a0 Chemical Education<\/em>, Dr. Peter Craig at McDaniel College reported on his use of the Calculations<\/em> text for homework readings and problems in General Chemistry.\u00a0 In the first year of his adoption, his students\u2019 scores on the ACS General Chemistry Examination rose by over 20 percentiles, to above the 60th<\/sup> percentile.<\/p>\n

His \u201cbefore\u201d (blue) and \u201cafter\u201d (red) results are here:<\/p>\n

\"CraigResults\"<\/p>\n

The detailed report by Dr. Craig is at\u00a0 J. Chem. Educ.<\/em> 2018<\/strong>, 95 (8), 1434-1435 and at https:\/\/confchem.ccce.divched.org\/content\/2017fallconfchemp5<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Dr. Craig reported that the homework lessons assisted both well-prepared and less-well-prepared students.<\/p>\n

Review Copies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructors may request an examination copy of the 24 chapter Calculations<\/em> paperback from W.W. Norton at<\/p>\n

Calculations in Chemistry \u00a0– \u00a0An Introduction (2nd Edition)<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A sample lesson may be reviewed at\u00a0 GasLawLesson.pdf<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

For students, the retail cost of the paperback is less than $50 and the eBook can be rented for under $22. \u00a0Norton\u2019s SmartWork online homework system designed to support the text is included.<\/p>\n

Free Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first two chapters of Calculations –Intro<\/em>, covering exponential notation and the metric system, are posted for free student use — and as easy-to-use assignments from instructors — \u00a0at<\/p>\n

ExpoMetric.PDF<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

(Depending on your browser, for links<\/em> inside<\/em> these PDF files to work, the files may need to be downloaded and then opened in a PDF reader.)<\/p>\n

Two semester General Chemistry \u2013 Beta Version<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calculations In Chemistry —\u00a0 General Chemistry<\/em> , is a 39 chapter, 1,250 page collection of homework tutorials available as a PDF rental for one year for $40.<\/p>\n

This book is a beta<\/em> version only currently available as a PDF, but it covers most quantitative topics in both semesters of General and Engineering chemistry.<\/p>\n

The Introduction<\/em> paperback and eBook editions are easier for students to use, and Introduction<\/em> is recommended as a place to start an experiment with the use of these texts.\u00a0 But if you need additional topics covered, the 39 chapter book should be reviewed.\u00a0 A sample chapter and Table of Contents is at<\/p>\n

KMTsample.PDF<\/a><\/u><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0 (unlock with ” Avo6021023 “)<\/p>\n

For more information on this 39 chapter version, click\u00a0 Gen Chem edition<\/a><\/u> to reach the VitalSource distributor.\u00a0 Search for ISBN 9780393871500 .\u00a0 See the tab on receiving an instructor review copy.<\/p>\n

Judy Hartman (US Naval Academy) has prepared a collection of challenging problems that can be worked in class with instructor guidance are available for all chapters of the general chemistry tutorials.\u00a0 For samples, email\u00a0\u00a0 ToTheAuthors (at) ChemReview.Net .<\/p>\n

Quizzes:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

For instructors using the books or ebooks with classes, editable weekly quizzes are available on the content.<\/p>\n