How to revise for A Level chemistry and get an A* (the missing ingredient most students forget)
Struggling with A Level Chemistry revision? Discover how to revise effectively with retrieval practice, unseen questions & examiner feedback.
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Communicating with Teachers: A Guide for Parents of GCSE and A Level students
A Levels are a big step up from GCSEs, and for many students (and their parents), they can be a real shock to the system. Subjects that once felt manageable suddenly become far more demanding, and it’s not uncommon for even bright, motivated students to struggle. For parents, it can be hard to know how…
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A Level Chemistry Masterclasses: Year 12 Classes start September 15th!
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…
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The 5-Day Chemistry Comeback Challenge: Get Ready for Year 13!
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…
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What should I revise for OCR A Level chemistry Paper 2 (2025)?
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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What should I revise for AQA A Level chemistry Paper 2 (2025)?
What topics are covered in AQA A level Chemistry paper 2, and which topics are most likely to turn up in the 2024 paper?
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How to use grade boundaries in A Level chemistry (and the mistakes you should avoid)
Why do grade boundaries for A Level chemistry change each year – and how much can we trust them? Although a useful tool, there are better things students could do with their time in revision – here’s three things to do instead of worrying about your grade.
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What should I revise for OCR A Level chemistry Paper 1 (2025)?
What topics are covered in AQA A level Chemistry paper 1, and which topics are most likely to turn up in the 2024 paper?
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3 things you need to succeed in A Level Chemistry
What are the three most important skills in A Level chemistry? Most students need to work on at least one of these, so this post includes lots of suggestions for resources to improve vocabulary, calculation skills and retrieval practice.
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How to revise for A Level chemistry (without using all your past papers)
Is there such a thing as too many past papers for A Level chemistry? There is if you do them all too soon, without considering other ways to revise. Here’s a list of ways to revise effectively, while still leaving plenty of time to practice exam papers.
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