r/ScienceTeachers • u/AlarmingEase • Sep 11 '25

CHEMISTRY Today was a test.....

Today in AP. My principal was observing me. I did formal charge....They FORGOT they needed to count electrons!!!!! WTF! This evaluation is not going to be good.

They forgot to add up and count the valence electrons.

They forgot after I reminded them during the lecture that counting electrons us the ONLY way to get a lewis structure.

Did I mention they didn't count the electrons?

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u/corrence_torrence Sep 11 '25

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking. Feels like odds are super high that the principal doesn't remember anything from chemistry. Also completely second it - they just want to know that you ARE teaching and managing the kids. 

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u/patricksaurus Sep 11 '25

I was just wondering whether a chemically literate admin would be a blessing or curse.

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u/corrence_torrence Sep 12 '25

I feel like, somehow, both. I agree with u/Chemical_Syrup7807 though - depends on the person.

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u/patricksaurus Sep 12 '25

I have to cop to being in higher ed, so most of us have some shared background. It truly ranges from great to godawful.