How to Succeed in Self-Teaching Chemistry?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and strategies of self-teaching chemistry, particularly in preparation for the GAMSAT test. Participants share their progress, challenges, and future plans related to learning chemistry and other STEM subjects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports positive progress in self-teaching first-year chemistry, preparing for the GAMSAT, and plans to study organic chemistry next.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the phrase "meth lab," with participants jokingly interpreting it as "math lab" and linking it to the GAMSAT.
  • A participant identifies another as an autodidact, acknowledging their self-directed learning approach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion includes light-hearted banter and humor, but there is no significant disagreement or contention regarding the main topic of self-teaching chemistry.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with chemistry and other subjects, indicating a range of starting points and goals in their self-teaching journeys.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-teaching chemistry or preparing for standardized tests like the GAMSAT may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant.

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Yes. I am teaching myself this subject and things are going very well. Been working through the books for one month and getting a solid knowledge of the subject. It's not easy by any means but I am working hard at it. I am preparing for the GAMSAT test next year which contains a considerable amount of Chemistry. So far I'm just powering through collegiate first year chemistry but I'm planning on attacking some Organic Chem when I'm finished. Then I'll move on to physics (I really have no clue about that subject either) and finally biology, which I am fairly decent with.

Well there you go guys, that's me in a nutshell. I'll be posting on this forum a lot over the coming years. Looking forward to interacting with some fine gentlemen and of course, some fine ladies too.

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Trying to start a meth lab in your neighborhood?
 
You mean..
Trying to start a math lab in your neighborhood?
 
VeeEight said:
You mean..
Trying to start a math lab in your neighborhood?

yes. Kids these day need to learn more math. :P
 
david90 said:
Trying to start a meth lab in your neighborhood?

Well, you know they say that's the reason people take the GAMSAT. So they'll have the excuse :wink:
 
You're an autodidact.
 

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