Question:
I'm feeling a little frustrated with 124 and 126. It feels like for some reason, my brain can't completely understand the calculations, like with aliquots, determining isotonicity or dilution type questions. Sometimes I feel like I understand it and other times I don't, depending on the question. I've looked online on Youtube, through textbooks, and there doesn't seem to be an explanation that fully clicks. Do you have any advice on resources to look into or what worked for you?
Response 1:
I found that going to see Josie is very useful. She is really kind and helpful and really wants you to succeed. She usually has office hours weekly (I am not sure how this works with online school, but maybe some sort of Teams meeting?). She is a great help and will work through the questions with you until you get it.
I find that making some sort of procedure that you use to apply to all questions helps. I also always write the known variables on the left side of the paper and the variable I am trying to determine so that I can use these variables to find an equation I may be able to manipulate to get the variable I need.
Access Pharmacy also has tons of textbooks on calculations that may provide you with a different viewpoint. They also have practice questions and I recommend doing all the practice questions you can get your hands on. The more you do it, the easier it will get. Hope that helps. :)
Response 2:
Similar to the previous response, I felt like going to Dr. Wettig was really helpful for 126. He was usually really good about explaining things different ways/using different approaches (everyone learns differently). If you can, I would also suggest working on problems with people in your class. Sometimes, working through the problem with someone helps to make things click. Additionally, sometimes just writing out (in words) what the problem is and what you’re trying to find can help you with your approach to the question. Sometimes, knowing what it is you’re looking for helps to to figure out how to find the answer. Hope it helps!
Response 3:
I have a couple tips:
1) Do lots of practice questions if they are available
2) Figure out a way or approach that works for you (even if other people do it differently)
3) Reach out for help to your peers (other students)/TAs/profs if you are struggling; it may seem intimidating at first, but most people are friendly and willing to help!
If you have any concerns feel free to reach out for further advise to any of the peer mentors, our FB page, or shoot us an email!
Happy studying, you got this!
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