<p>I'm having a really hard time in AP Chemistry. I got a C+ in it, which was surprisingly one of the highest grades in my class.
I know this one girl who switched out, and got placed in an introductory stoichiometry class. It's apparently harder than general chemistry, but easier than AP.</p>
<p>Would having stoichiometry rather than AP Chem look bad? Should I stay in AP Chem next trimester?</p>
<p>Is stoichiometry as hard as everyone says? Because least year everyone was all "don't take stoichiometry because you'll fail," but anything has to be better than AP Chem.</p>
<p>since i am taking ap chem this year too, i understand what you mean. however, since i know what i want to be when i grow up i know ap chem is best for me because in college taking chem again it will fair easier to me then to my college peers becasue i took it in high school. </p>
<p>so if you dont think it will help in ur future education to what you want to be then switch. but if u want to be a chemist, chem engineer or even a doctor ap chem will help. if you really think you can focus and put time you can pull it off with a b for the semester then stick with it. dont give up only if you know it is time to quit. its all up to u!</p>
<p>I don't think Int. Stoichiometry is a joke class at all. I've heard painful horror stories about it from my peers.
However, my school's course catalog rates classes 1-5 on a level of academic rigor, and AP Chem was given a 5 while Introductory Stoichiometry only got a 3. </p>
<p>I just feel like I need to have chemistry, but I don't want AP anymore. So many kids have dropped out and switched to general chem that the teacher has already lost almost an entire period; therefore the rest of us are locked in unless we want to switch to introductory stoichiometry. </p>
<p>So ultimately, my options are:</p>
<p>A. Stay in AP Chem and get a C
B. Switch to Introductory Stoichiometry, which would be hell, and get an A or B hopefully
C. Drop Chemistry all together and take cooking/gym</p>
<p>Wish Wash, I know you've been having a challenging time judging from posts the past few weeks and Im sure I can relate somewhat to your situation. Im having a lot of trouble with AP Bio as well, but I am going to be sticking with it. However, it seems that you have alot of other very difficult classes already on your plate that you are having trouble with as well as a load of extra activities, so I would recommend you to swith to the Intro. class. I mean most schools do not even offer that class and it actually sounds like fun so I am sure that college will not look down on it. </p>
<p>However, DO NOT drop chem altogether and replace it with a cooking class, now that makes you look desperate and you certainly do not want to degrade yourself that much!</p>
<p>Anyways, I know you can do it...we will do it! Junior year is hell for me too, but on the bright side we have a little more than a semester left so we can and will survive!</p>
<p>How the hell can you have a intro to stoichiometry? Is this a serious post? Stoichiometry is like the intro to the intro of AP chemistry. </p>
<p>FFS, how can a intro to stoich exist... thats like 7th grade 1 mol H = 1g. Why would you want to take a class that is about the quantities in a chemical equation? </p>
<p>Is this seriously a class? Maybe I've been living under a rock...</p>
<p>WishWash, it's your call. I know intro to stoichem may be a hard class at your school, but how are colleges supposed to figure that out? It seriously sounds like a joke class because, stoichiometry? That's like 1% of regular chemistry and like .00001% of AP Chem lol.. also how much time has passed since u took the course? If you are in the middle of it, how is it possible to switch out? If you are in the beginning, maybe the few grades entered is not exactly representative of your real chem skills.</p>
<p>For those who think I.S. sound like a joke class:</p>
<p>Copied and Pasted from our course catalog:</p>
<p>INTRODUCTORY STOICHIOMETRY AB 9772045 COURSE ID: 005925
OFFERED WINTER AND SPRING TRIMESTERS RIGOR: 003
Introductory Stoichiometry is a chemistry based course for those students who wish to further develop their skills in chemical relationships and chemical conversions. This course is designed for students with a passion for mathematics and conversions, and the desire to learn and apply Stoichiometry. Topics of focus include basic stoichiometric operations, further application of the Mole unit, and a variety of lab applications.</p>
<p>Anyways, you brought up a decent point about how I've been doing so far. I'm bad at math, and most of chemistry has been, well, math so far.</p>
<p>But ultimately, will a C in AP Chem or an A/B in I.S. look better?</p>
<p>Intro itself has negative connotations for an 11th grade class, especially something as simple as stoichiometry. Essentially, it doesn't really look like you are challenging yourself. You should consider that when making your final decision.</p>
<p>um.....i would say thats a bad idea. InAP Chem last year i think we spent like maybe a month on stoich if that.
spreading that over a year is kinda a joke</p>
<p>If you don't like math, well, that's what stoichiometry is. Chem AP is not all about math. A lot of units (like bonding, atomic theory...) don't need math at all. Also on the AP test, you can only use your calculator on FRQ Part A. The multiple choice and Part B are just conceptual stuff. Plus, Chem AP sounds and looks a lot better than Intro to Stoich.</p>
<p>My mom told me that she doesn't want me in AP Chemistry anymore.
My dad agreed.</p>
<p>We're driving up to the school in 10 minutes to get me registered for Stoichiometry, which starts Monday.
HUGE weight just came off my shoulders.</p>
<p>I think I'm gonna self study the rest of AP Chem, however.</p>