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chemistry alevel mock

I just got my first year 12 January mock back and I got a D. I feel like my whole class is finding it easier than me.. Anyone else start off with a D in their mocks for chem? If so how did you improve ?

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Tulipbloom

Original post by annoymous72

I started of year 12 (a month late) with a C in chem but achieved an A* at the end. If you are doing Edexcel chem then here are a few tips:

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Don't make your own notes. I only used notes from Chemrevise (all free and very good).

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To this, add some of the class notes you feel are important (just to supplement).

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Print the cover sheets with the spec points and use this as your checklist.

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Do all the PPQs you can find and add the mark scheme answers to your notes (IALS units 1-6 exams, AS level, A level). You will find that the same questions come up again and again. Exam technique is really important in chemistry. Using the write words could make or break your answer.

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Make a formula sheet from the very beginning and know how to rearrange equations.

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Don't memorise concepts but try and understand them. I watched a lot of Allery Chemistry to help with this.

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Chem is supposed to be a build up of knowledge. You start of with the basics and eventually all that you have learned will apply to harder topics at the end. For eg: Knowing your mechanisms in Organic chem I will help with synthesis at the end of year 13. So really hone the basics. A strong foundation = a solid finish.

Hope this helps!