How to improve in A-Level Chemistry? OCR A

Helpp I need a way to study chemistry cuz im failling should I study for the text book?
Also what other resources should use to improve my grade i initially started at c now it's a u im 3 month into college my mock is in a few weeks

Hello!
I've given your thread a new title so you can get more help.
Dropping from a C to a U isn't unusual in the early days and since you've only just started your A-Levels, it should be easily fixed.
How are you currently revising? One of your resources should be a textbook, along with the specification. At times, you may need to refer to additional sources, particularly if your textbook presents a concept in a way that you find unclear or unhelpful. I'm going to assume that your issue is the content itself if you're getting really low grades - correct me if I'm wrong.
Also, have a look at the following threads:
Revision Tips For GCSE, AS And A Level Chemistry
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7393061
Megathread Of Chemistry Resources
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7618914
This thread you might find particularly beneficial:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7633655&p=100924235#post100924235

Helpp I need a way to study chemistry cuz im failling should I study for the text book?
Also what other resources should use to improve my grade i initially started at c now it's a u im 3 month into college my mock is in a few weeks

Hi,
What I highly recommend for revision is using active revision techniques and refer off the spec rather than the textbook. The textbook often may have content that doesn't need to be learnt and/or waffles too much and doesn't contain the exam techniques you want. The textbook is okay for pre-reading and/or covering areas of a topic you don't quite understand. But I would reccomend asking friends, teachers or watching YouTube vids instead. I highly rec machemguy on YouTube as his vids are short but quick to the point!
Studying wise - exam questions are your best friend but the technique must be done right. When answering exam questions look out for...
Calculations -> units correct, conversions needed, 3 sig figs etc
Is it explain, define, describe etc
Reading a question carefully is the most important!
Usually there is a mix of mcq and then exam questions. Always do the exam questions after the mcq, then do the mcq if you have time as that will lose less marks overall compared to the other exam questions.
When marking, understand the ms and why you got the answer wrong. You will likely see a trend and reflect on how you can improve to get full marks or as close to next time.
If you have any questions do ask xx

Hey i just noticed that I don't actually revise properly I've just started using the textbook yesterday. Before topic exams I just go through questions and memorize smth if I don't understand which is clearly a stupid way . Thxs for ur help i really appreciate it.