Education in Chemistry
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CPD articleTeaching reacting masses at 14–16
Turn balanced equations into real quantities students can measure
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IdeasBuild stronger particle understanding
Three simple strategies to minimise misconceptions and solidify learners’ understanding of the particle model
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OpinionA reduction in the science curriculum is welcome
Head of science Jo McMullen explains how the curriculum and assessment review findings could impact teachers and students in SEND settings
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CPD articleHow to break through the numeracy barrier
Maths anxiety hinders chemistry learning, so give struggling students the best possible chance of success with these useful tips
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OpinionOracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching
The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers
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FeatureHow safe are practicals in the hands of AI?
Help your learners become creative, critical and conscious consumers of GenAI by being aware of its limitations
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IdeasHow to scaffold science for SEND learners
Use these tips to build useful scaffolding techniques for sequencing questions, graph drawing skills, recall and reasoning that make science more accessible
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OpinionTough choices ahead for science education after the curriculum review
Education policy programme manager Laura Daly says more is needed to make science pathways accessible and future‑proof
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Exhibition chemistryThermite in a flowerpot
Demonstrate a dramatic redox reaction in which highly reactive aluminium displaces iron from iron oxide
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FeatureHow my exam marking will improve your learners’ outcomes
Chemistry teacher Becky Kell distils what she’s learning about teaching moles, methods and bonding as a marker for an exam board
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NewsEnhance learning with teacher-led explanations
Plan high-quality explanations ahead of time to develop your learners’ understanding of chemistry
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ArticleEiC’s year of science reading
Join in as we celebrate the National year of reading with recommendations for science and STEM-related books from the science education community
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ArticleDiscover the IDEAL framework for impactful practicals
Use this one-page, five-step framework to slow down practicals and speed up learning
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ArticleStarting my second term as a trainee chemistry teacher
Follow May as she steps out of her comfort zone and into her new placement
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IdeasHow to get the most out of flashcards
Revamp this traditional revision technique to prompt deeper scientific thinking and understanding for your learners
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FeatureGuaranteed success for international trainees and your school
How helping them settle in can build their confidence and strengthen your science department
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IdeasHow to manage the transition from pre- to post-16 chemistry
Six strategies for bridging the transition for learners to post-16 chemistry
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OpinionKnowing your chemistry is the key to great teaching
Why improving your subject knowledge will make you a better teacher
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InterviewMeet the apprentice technician who loves David Bowie
Find out what apprentice science technician Skye wishes all teachers knew and her favourite demonstration for a sweet-smelling classroom
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NewsResearchers crack two century challenge to form calcium bicarbonate crystals
Give students a real example of how solubility, ionic bonding and reaction conditions affect salt formation