My course is time-flexible and student-friendly. The course is asynchronous in that all the assignments for a given semester are posted at the beginning of the semester and are available 24/7. I will give you a weekly schedule to help you stay on track, but you can work ahead if you wish. My 2025-2026 school calendar shows the school days and scheduled breaks, but you may adjust the dates to match your vacation plans, celebrations, and observances. My students appreciate that my course doesn't interfere with their other course work and extracurricular activities. (Click on "Course Documents" at the bottom of this page to download a full-size version of the calendar.)
I teach my AP® Chemistry course using Cengage’s WebAssign, one of the most sophisticated instructional systems in the world. When you log in, you’ll find assignments with due dates, readings, chapter summaries, and video lectures. WebAssign provides instant feedback on your answers, with many questions offering video explanations, hints, and solutions to reinforce understanding. My assignments are designed to help you practice as you learn.
I have short, focused, videos for each topic. Some of them explain chemistry concepts while others show how to solve difficult multiple choice and free response questions. Each video has a timeline so that students can easily go back and rewatch segments or fast-forward to skip parts they already understand. This way, students can have a classroom “lecture” experience that they can follow on their schedule rather than having to be present for a live lecture. Even though chemistry is a serious topic, I try to sprinkle in some humor to keep students engaged.
The grade for each semester’s work is based on the assignments in WebAssign. The assignments are designed to be formative so that students can learn chemistry without the stress associated with summative assessments. The assignment questions are instantly checked on submission and have multiple tries giving students several attempts to find the solution and understand the reason behind the question before submitting their final answer for grading. Many of the questions have explanations that are presented after the first submission. This approach allows students to learn by doing. There is no busy work in my class!
The College Board’s AP® Chemistry exam follows a digital-hybrid format, so learning how to take a digital-hybrid exam is important. My WebAssign platform mirrors the College Board's Bluebook’s question format, thus giving you lots of practice with this style of testing. After each test, a follow-up assignment helps reinforce concepts and improve your test-taking skills. Plus, in addition to my practice exams, you’ll have the opportunity to take every AP® Chemistry exam ever released by the College Board.
You and your classmates will always get personalized help through my 24/7 Discussion Board, a virtual classroom where you can ask questions and engage in chemistry discussions. I use multimedia tools like annotations, graphs, images, videos, and links to provide detailed answers. I monitor the board five days a week to ensure prompt support, and students often help each other too! One student shared, “I was surprised at how much I grew just from answering questions! And, Mr. Moskaluk’s passion for teaching really comes through in his responses.”
I host optional live lab demonstrations about twice a month on average, performing three to four labs per session. Students particularly enjoy the interactive Q&A and have fun using the Zoom chat feature. My lab sessions are designed for enrichment and enjoyment rather than assessment, providing an engaging and interactive learning experience. For those unable to attend, I record each session while maintaining privacy by not displaying student faces in the recordings. Since my students are located in various time zones, I don't adhere to a fixed schedule. Instead, I vary the days and times, with Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM (ET) proving to be the most effective window.
I host a weekly, optional 1-hour “Open Door" session during which students can drop in to ask chemistry questions and discuss topics that pique their interest. Students who cannot attend an "Open Door" session can bring their questions to the Discussion Board, where my TA's and I will be ready and eager to help. Since my students are located in various time zones, I don't adhere to a fixed schedule. Instead, I vary the days and times, with Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM (ET) proving to be the most effective window.
For each chapter in the textbook, I write a detailed summary with explanations and sample problems. My chapter summaries will guide your reading of the text by focusing on the important topics while skipping sections that are not part of the AP® curriculum. My chapter summaries also include topics that are on the AP® Chemistry Exam, but not covered in college textbooks. By the end of the year, you will have a binder that is a complete and perfect guide for your AP® Chemistry Exam review. Former students have used my chapter summaries to study for their MCATs!
My course syllabus has a tab for 16 chemistry units including the pacing guide (weeks) for completion. We will complete units AP01 through AP11 by the end of Semester 1 and units AP12 through AP16 by the end of Semester 2. The final exam grade is based on the completion of AP17 (MC review), AP18 (FRQ review), and AP19 (College Board AP Chemistry Exam). I have put together a comprehensive set of "Study Aids" (AP20) packed with exam advice and also flashcards to highlight and help you remember important parts of the AP Chemistry curriculum. Organic chemistry courses are notorious for their difficulty, so I teach a unit on organic chemistry (AP10) to give students a jump start in their college organic class. (Click on "Course Documents" at the bottom of this page to download the detailed course syllabus.)
When organizing your academic planner, set aside two hours daily for chemistry (excluding labs). I’ll provide a weekly schedule aligned with the pacing guide to help structure your study time. I know that plans may shift due to various circumstances, so you have the freedom to move through assignments at your own pace. However, it’s essential to keep your planner updated and stick to deadlines that will keep you on track. Think of your academic planner as your study companion—it’s there to guide you!
Each student has a secure online grade book in WebAssign that is updated daily. Both students and parents can access it anytime to review progress. Alongside this continuous monitoring, I’ll provide a comprehensive mid-term grade report and a final end-of-year report, detailing performance across Semester 1, Semester 2, the Final Exam, and the overall course grade.
Wherever you are, we are. I've had the privilege of teaching AP® Chemistry to students across nearly every state in the U.S. and a growing list of countries around the world—including Argentina, Canada, England, France, Italy, Germany, Brazil, the Bahamas, Malaysia, Ecuador, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Lebanon, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Albania, India, Hong Kong, Egypt, Qatar, Cambodia, Colombia, Turkey, Bolivia, Portugal, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the UAE, Romania, Kuwait, the Republic of Georgia, Uruguay, Thailand, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Venezuela, and the list keeps growing.