SL Chemistry

Anyone got any suggestions for revision etc? I'm awful at chemistry and don't want it to bring my grades down!

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Reply 2

iBenTV

Hi there, I'm in my first year IB doing HL Chemistry; I'm predicted a 6 (pre year 12 mock) so I guess I'm not doing tHAT bad lMAO haha :smile:

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If you did a previous secondary course such as MYP or IGCSE/GCSE, review the chemistry material there so that you have a better understanding in IB context :smile:

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Here are the things I use;

http://ibchem.com/htm/syllabus2016.htm

THIS IS ONE BAE IT LEGIT SAVED MY LIFE WHEN I DID ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (we did unit 1 then jumped straight to unit 10+20 idk why)

https://www.youtube.com/user/richthornley

HE IS ANOTHER BAE- he explains things visually and in very simple terms - and he is funny so A+

The textbook I use in class in this one;
Pearson Baccalaureate Higher Level Chemistry 2nd Edition

https://www.bookdepository.com/Pearson-Baccalaureate-Chemistry-Higher-Level-2nd-Edition-Print-Online-Edition-for-IB-Diploma-Catrin-Brown/9781447959755

it costed me around $100USD for the book but a) there is an e book so extremely handy and portable and b) vERY VERY in depth and helpful!!

The revision guide I use is this one:
Oxford IB Chemistry Study Guide (SL & HL)

https://global.oup.com/education/product/9780198393535/?region=international

BEST OF LUCK! <3

Reply 3

neelianeelia

Original post by iBenTV

Hi there, I'm in my first year IB doing HL Chemistry; I'm predicted a 6 (pre year 12 mock) so I guess I'm not doing tHAT bad lMAO haha :smile:

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If you did a previous secondary course such as MYP or IGCSE/GCSE, review the chemistry material there so that you have a better understanding in IB context :smile:

Thank you for sharing those websites!

May I ask, what are some study tips you have? How do you usually study? I'm predicted a 7 on SL Chem and a 6 on Bio HL, but I don't feel like I master the subjects well enough. I'd love it if we could talk and maybe study together sometimes!

Reply 4

iBenTV

Original post by neelianeelia

aHHH you'll be fine haha I mean you're predicted a 7?!?! :biggrin:

The way I study is usually this; I read the next unit (in my textbook) in which the class is going to be studying, then I make notes on (even if I don't quite understand it), that way when I learn it in class it is much more easier to understand- I then make more notes in class. When the unit is nearly over oR I'm studying for that topic test, I'll review the notes I already made and write up new notes which covers the entire topic in depth.

(not sure if that made sense lmao im tired)

Reply 5

neelianeelia

Original post by iBenTV

aHHH you'll be fine haha I mean you're predicted a 7?!?! :biggrin:

Haha that makes perfect sense (though there are some typos here and there :tongue:

). Aside from notes, do you also use like flashcards or stuff? How much do you usually study?

Reply 6

iBenTV

Original post by neelianeelia

Haha that makes perfect sense (though there are some typos here and there :tongue:

). Aside from notes, do you also use like flashcards or stuff? How much do you usually study?

Aside from that I don't really use flashcards, it just doesn't work for me. I try to revise at least once per week if not, once per fortnight. But right now I'm trying to spent at 10 mins each day skimming through my notes

Reply 7

neelianeelia

Original post by iBenTV

That's some good routine, Ben! I'll try it out. Thank you!

Reply 8

hyarchi

When going through new content/topics in your textbook, read it at least 3 times through(Making new notes on the book and underlining every time through). When you feel confident with the content, you can try to draw mind maps out from memory. I studied a different topic everyday of the week, repeating this routine every week. The study method above got me a 7 in HL Chem without having to write a single page of study notes:'D
Other helpful hints:
-Don't listen to music when revising even if you believe you can 'multi-task'
-Circle or put a sticky note where you have made an error, come back and redo those questions in a week time
-Be interested in what you learn, that is the key to the 7(This makes studying less of a torture)