‘It brings in other subjects’

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Hear from a teacher of chemistry about how the Chemistry Olympiad helps to develop students’ thinking skills in different contexts – and uncovers hidden potential.

In this case study, Tamsyn Wilson, who teaches at Kendrick School, reflects on some of the most surprising and challenging aspects of the Olympiad, and explains how her school helps students prepare for the competition by linking past questions to what they’re currently studying.

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