how do u revise for a level chemistry???

this is a basic question but i kinda want to rectify my study technique before it gets worse down the line
context: i got a 7 in chemistry at gcse and it was my worst subject grades wise
and i got a D in my recent chemistry topic test (maths skills and organic chem)
virtually everyone in my class got As and Bs and when i ask them how they studied, it's usually "i didn't study" which isn't very helpful
if any of you take chemistry, please give me some tips!! i'm usually a rote learner and more attuned to humanities. sometimes chemistry feels like hieroglyphics

this is a basic question but i kinda want to rectify my study technique before it gets worse down the line
context: i got a 7 in chemistry at gcse and it was my worst subject grades wise
and i got a D in my recent chemistry topic test (maths skills and organic chem)

virtually everyone in my class got As and Bs and when i ask them how they studied, it's usually "i didn't study" which isn't very helpful
if any of you take chemistry, please give me some tips!! i'm usually a rote learner and more attuned to humanities. sometimes chemistry feels like hieroglyphics

this is a basic question but i kinda want to rectify my study technique before it gets worse down the line
context: i got a 7 in chemistry at gcse and it was my worst subject grades wise
and i got a D in my recent chemistry topic test (maths skills and organic chem)
virtually everyone in my class got As and Bs and when i ask them how they studied, it's usually "i didn't study" which isn't very helpful
if any of you take chemistry, please give me some tips!! i'm usually a rote learner and more attuned to humanities. sometimes chemistry feels like hieroglyphics

this is a basic question but i kinda want to rectify my study technique before it gets worse down the line
context: i got a 7 in chemistry at gcse and it was my worst subject grades wise
and i got a D in my recent chemistry topic test (maths skills and organic chem)
virtually everyone in my class got As and Bs and when i ask them how they studied, it's usually "i didn't study" which isn't very helpful
if any of you take chemistry, please give me some tips!! i'm usually a rote learner and more attuned to humanities. sometimes chemistry feels like hieroglyphics

this is a basic question but i kinda want to rectify my study technique before it gets worse down the line
context: i got a 7 in chemistry at gcse and it was my worst subject grades wise
and i got a D in my recent chemistry topic test (maths skills and organic chem)
virtually everyone in my class got As and Bs and when i ask them how they studied, it's usually "i didn't study" which isn't very helpful
if any of you take chemistry, please give me some tips!! i'm usually a rote learner and more attuned to humanities. sometimes chemistry feels like hieroglyphics

What approaches and resources have you tried so far and what exam board are you with?

ive tried past papers and making flashcards out of questions i get wrong. my flashcards r space repetition on anki.
i also watch a lot of online videos bc i dont understand concepts in class. im ocr a
do you think flashcards would still be useful in a level chem? my friend says that i should stop rote learning but its hard when i really cant understand the correct terminology i should be using to communicate my ideas. when i try to understand chemistry, i always end up having a skewed knowledge of it and only hit the target halfway

ive tried past papers and making flashcards out of questions i get wrong. my flashcards r space repetition on anki.
i also watch a lot of online videos bc i dont understand concepts in class. im ocr a
do you think flashcards would still be useful in a level chem? my friend says that i should stop rote learning but its hard when i really cant understand the correct terminology i should be using to communicate my ideas. when i try to understand chemistry, i always end up having a skewed knowledge of it and only hit the target halfway

Did you read my advice? On top of what l told you, get the Letts revision guides for A level, including the revise in a week editions. These all will give you the core knowledge and exam style questions and answers. Then build on that with other revision guides for your syllabus, and the A level textbook l mentioned.
A level Chemistry is no harder than GCSE higher level Maths, and even the study techniques are similar in both subjects. You first learn the principles, and then you apply them through questions.

Hey, first of all—don’t be too hard on yourself. Getting a 7 at GCSE shows you do have the ability, and one D doesn’t define your future in chemistry. It’s a tough subject, especially when it shifts from memorisation to application, like with maths skills and organic. And when others say “I didn’t study,” it’s rarely the full story—they’ve likely picked up good habits over time without realising.
Since you mentioned you're a rote learner and more used to humanities, it might help to shift your technique a bit. Chemistry isn’t just about remembering—it’s about understanding systems, patterns, and why things happen. Think of it more like learning a language mixed with logic puzzles.

sorry i didnt reply sooner, i was caught up in a study session but i read your comments
thank you for your recommendation, i will purchase these books as soon as i can
i think ill grasp it as the year goes on, im only in year 12 so i think i will catch a technique throughh practice
out of curiosity what other a level subjects do u take?