‘A great sense of achievement’

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A head of chemistry explains how the Chemistry Olympiad can reward students and describes the skills tested by the competition.

In this case study, a chemistry teacher from The Sixth Form College Colchester reflects on their experience of the Olympiad, explores how and when to encourage students to take part, and discusses the best way to approach the challenge itself.

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