Keys for Success in Chemistry • Find a good place to study. • Find a good consistent time to study. • Learn the language. • Take notes. • Download chapter notes to use as a note-taking guide when the material is covered in class. • Read and outline assigned material ahead of time keeping up with the course material. • Know all rote material perfectly. • Make flash cards. • Understand all concepts before moving on. • Thoroughly memorize all assigned background material. • Review lectures as soon afterward as you can. • Be proficient in performing calculations. • Study with others if it helps; but, choose study partners who are serious about learning.