Ocr a chem alevel

Hi,

I just started OCR A chem at alevels.
And I’m wondering where I can get good exam questions other than the ones on PMT. Ones that focus on each topic.

And any tips with the subject is appreciated

Thank you

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nnnnnn123

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Reply 2

LJMUStudentReps

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by ayaodet

Hi,
I just started OCR A chem at alevels.
And I’m wondering where I can get good exam questions other than the ones on PMT. Ones that focus on each topic.
And any tips with the subject is appreciated
Thank you

Hi,

I’d recommend using the specification, making active recall resources such as flashcards or mind maps, and focusing on understanding concepts, memorising definitions, and drawing out mechanisms/structures, as these are often easy marks in exams. Work through topic-by-topic questions first, and then move onto full past papers once you feel confident with all content.

Here are some great resources to help you revise for A-level Chemistry:
•Exam board websites – for past papers and mark schemes.
•Physics & Maths Tutor – offers notes, mind maps, flashcards, videos, and topic-by-topic questions.
•ChemRevise – clear and concise notes for each topic.
•Chemguide – detailed explanations and a solid revision guide.
•YouTube channels – MaChemGuy, Allery Chemistry, and Elliot Rintoul explain topics really well and also do past paper walkthroughs.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your studies :smile:

Tayba
Student Rep

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TypicalNerd

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by ayaodet

Hi,
I just started OCR A chem at alevels.
And I’m wondering where I can get good exam questions other than the ones on PMT. Ones that focus on each topic.
And any tips with the subject is appreciated
Thank you

You could always try StudyMind as an alternative source of exam questions.

Papers by other exam boards (and the old OCR papers) may also be worth a look, but there are some differences in their respective specifications and the answers OCR would expect if they set the same (or similar) questions for their current spec. To that end, have a copy of the OCR specification handy if you do try using them.

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Wannabeadentist

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by ayaodet

Hi,
I just started OCR A chem at alevels.
And I’m wondering where I can get good exam questions other than the ones on PMT. Ones that focus on each topic.
And any tips with the subject is appreciated
Thank you

past papers!! also chemrevise provides really good notes.