PASS Chem
The PASS (Platform Adapted/Adaptable Strategic Solutions) Framework is a literature-based formative assessment approach that consistently presents comprehensive solutions to practice problems for students engaging with open educational resources (OER).
The PASS Template Overview
This framework was designed to support students at various levels of understanding and mimic the experience that a student may have during an office hour.
The Question and Answer
For each question, students may attempt and check their answer with Show/Hide Answer. If you were correct, AMAZING! You can move on to the next question.
The Strategy Map
If you need assistance in what general steps to take (i.e., spoiler-free! ) then move on to the strategy map. The strategy map will provide you with a procedure (instructions) of what to do to reach the answer.
The Solution
If you would like to see each step (i.e., spoiler alert!), move on to the solution. This section shows a simple step-by-step solution to reach the answer but without any commentary.
The Guided Solution
If you need more help and want to know why you are performing each step in the solution, move on to the guided solution. Below, the complete solution combines the step-by-step solution with the key context points from the guided solution.
Check Your Work
This section provides the rationale of why your answer ‘makes sense’ with respect to the chemistry theory. Use this strategy to avoid making mistakes in similar problems.
The Attribution
The attribution component of the PASS template clearly lists the resources used in the development of the completed PASS. This promotes appropriate use of CC licensing and acknowledges intellectual property and creative contributions.
See the PASS in Action
Platform Adapted Strategic Solutions:
Comprehensive Solutions for General Chemistry Practice Questions
Pressbooks – PASSchem
LibreTexts – PASS Chemistry Books
“By promoting, expanding, and adapting PASS, we hope to streamline the creation of additional equitable, accessible, and responsive PASS projects in various disciplines and applications.”
The SCRIBBLE group
Smith, Roberts, Brewer, and Blackstock,
connecting Chemistry, Instructional design, Library science and Education