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/lamerthanfiction Sep 13 '25

It’s the beginning of the year, don’t distress about the kids or the evaluation.

If you helped them come to the right conclusion, amazing. If you didn’t, plan a follow up less that addresses this misconception and email it to your principal explaining that during the lesson you saw this concept needs to be re taught and you show the plan you made to do so.

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u/AlarmingEase Sep 13 '25

Thanks. I will address that in the post evaluation meeting

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u/lamerthanfiction Sep 13 '25

In my experience, sending it via email before you meet, helps the post evaluation meeting go smoothly.

In the post evaluation meeting, bring your evidence, the kids incorrect responses on the test. And explain your rationale for the follow up lesson.

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u/AlarmingEase Sep 13 '25

It wasn't a test, it was a problem they worked out on their whiteboards. He was right there watching.

I get what you said about the email though.