All Higher-order thinking and metacognition articles
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NewsUnderstanding how students untangle intermolecular forces
Discover how learners use electronegativity to predict the location of dipole−dipole interactions
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News3 ways to boost knowledge transfer and retention
Apply these evidence-informed cognitive processes to ensure your learners get ahead
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FeaturePlayful learning improves outcomes
Discover why this approach engages secondary learners, supports their well-being and improves performance
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CPDHow to teach reversible reactions and equilibrium at 14–16
Use these tips and teaching ideas to secure student understanding when teaching this tricky topic
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CPDEverything you need to teach energetics at 14–16
Use these ideas to help students understand the world of energetics, enthalpy and equilibrium
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IdeasHelp your students transfer their skills from the pitch to the classroom
Score learning goals with these teaching strategies
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ResourceParticle model | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of the particle model
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ResourceQuantitative chemistry | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of quantitative chemistry
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ResourceReview my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Differentiated worksheets to assess learners’ understanding and misconceptions in key topics
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ResourceAcids and bases | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of acids and bases.
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ResourceBonding | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of bonding
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FeatureWhy metacognition is vital for successful independent learning
Help your students to regulate their own learning and boost outcomes
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ResourcePractical skills tracking | 16–18 years
Use these editable tools to help learners develop their practical skills using the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC)
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ResourceSpot the entropy errors worksheet | 16–18 years
Develop your learners’ metacognitive skills using thermodynamics questions and calculations
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NewsImprove students’ understanding of stereoisomers with these evidence-based ideas
Discover three effective methods to help your students understand molecular rotations
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FeaturePlay card games to teach electronic configuration and ionic compound formation
How a game-based approach can improve your students’ understanding and recognition – and reduce assessment anxiety
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CPDTeaching curly arrows at post-16
Tips and resources to help you teach chemical processes and organic reaction mechanisms
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IdeasHow to apply cognitive load theory to chemistry practicals
Ideas from cognitive science that will transform your chemistry classroom practicals