Why does organic chemistry feel so different to revise from the rest of the course? I get asked this a lot, and I think the answer is pretty simple: there’s just more to remember. In most physical chemistry topics, once you understand the idea and can use the equations, you can work a lot out…
Did you miss my free parent webinar on 24th August? Scroll down to watch the replay! August is a notoriously tense month for families. As results day approaches, the focus is naturally on those grade boundaries and envelope-opening moments. But once the dust settles, a whole new challenge appears on the horizon: the transition to…
This challenge is designed to give A Level Chemistry students moving from Year 12 to Year 13 a more structured approach to recapping their Year 12 knowledge. From over 20 years working with A Level chemistry students in groups and 1 to 1 tuition, I’ve noticed that even the most aspirational students tend to let…
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As we are only 7 weeks away from A Level Paper 1, I’m getting a lot of requests from students and parents about one to one tuition, as well as other support I can offer. This post is a simple overview to help you decide what will actually be most useful in preparing for A…
Easter is one of the most important periods for A Level chemistry revision. By this stage most students have covered the majority of the course, but it can still be difficult to know how to use the time effectively. Some students spend weeks rereading notes without practising exam questions, while others jump straight into full…
This is an update to let you know that Year 12 A Level Chemistry group classes will be starting September 15th 2025. You can find out more about the other options available, including year 13 classes, on my group tuition page. Are you working hard, but feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to push your…
If you’re about to start Year 13 A-Level Chemistry, there’s a good chance your memory of Year 12 topics feels a little… patchy. That’s completely normal — after a long summer, it’s easy to forget key concepts. It’s also pretty common to hide your head in the sand – a lot of students I work…
Maybe you’ve been avoiding thinking about it, but preparing ahead for A Level results day will help you make the most of whatever comes your way!
What topics are covered in OCR A A level Chemistry paper 2, and which topics are most likely to turn up in the 2024 paper?
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