ACS Chem Exam: Student Experiences & Reviews

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SUMMARY

The ACS Chem Exam, specifically the Quantitative, Inorganic, Physical, and Instrumental Analysis tests, presents significant challenges for students, with average raw scores consistently below 70%. The exam's design includes trick questions that require a deep understanding of chemistry concepts, leading to confusion among test-takers. Many students struggle to identify the necessary second steps in problem-solving, contributing to the overall low performance. This highlights the need for thorough preparation and familiarity with the exam format.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ACS Chem Exam structure and content
  • Familiarity with Quantitative, Inorganic, Physical, and Instrumental Analysis chemistry concepts
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex exam questions
  • Experience with standardized testing strategies
NEXT STEPS
  • Review ACS Chem Exam preparation materials and study guides
  • Practice with past ACS Chem Exam questions and solutions
  • Study advanced chemistry concepts relevant to the exam topics
  • Develop test-taking strategies specifically for trick questions
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Students preparing for the ACS Chem Exam, educators seeking to understand student challenges, and academic advisors guiding students in chemistry coursework.

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I was just wondering what expierence has anyone had with the ACS Chem Exam, Good? Bad? Why?
 
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Weave said:
I was just wondering what expierence has anyone had with the ACS Chem Exam, Good? Bad? Why?

Not so bad for me, I took the Quant., Inorg., Phy., and Instrumental Analysis ACS nationally standardized tests.

The average raw score on these tests are low, as in below 70%, and the discrepancy increases with higher level chemistry courses.

The tests require savvy, that is, there are probably going to be some question on there that require the taker to have an in depth understanding
and knowledge of the concept. In other words, those that have applied themselves to chemistry for a while are going to see the "trick question", however, most are not even going to see the significant "second step" that's involved. The questions are sometimes misleading, that's why the scores are so low, because students choose the "apparently correct answer" and are not able to assess the question further.
 

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