All Maths skills articles
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ResourceMetallic bonding in electric cars | In context | 14–16
Put metallic structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about electric cars
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ResourceIonic structure and bonding in rubies | In context | 14–16 years
Put ionic bonding into context with questions about rubies, their composition and dazzling properties
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ResourceStructure and bonding of carbon | In context | 14–16
Put carbon structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about graphene, Buckminsterfullerene, diamond
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CPD articleTeaching atom economy, percentage yield and green chemistry post-16
Use these tips and ideas for teaching these quantitative topics
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ResourceAtom economy, percentage yield and green chemistry misconception buster | 16–18 years
Identify and address common misconceptions on this topic with diagnostic questions based on the calculations and their impact on sustainability
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Class experimentMicroscale titration | 11–16 years
Use this simple microscale titration experiment with integrated instructions to introduce your learners to titrations
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IdeasSuccess with GUESS for solving equation-based problems
Help your 11–16 students calculate answers independently and effectively with this acronym
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IdeasTeaching tips to tackle maths anxiety
Help your students develop their numeracy confidence with these back-to-basics steps
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ResourceA practical investigation of cis-trans isomerism in transition metal complexes
Investigate isomerism in transition metal complexes with this experiment, including pre- and post-lab questions
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OpinionWhy I hate formula triangles
Read why one teacher asks if it’s time to change the formula when teaching calculation questions
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NewsBoost maths skills to improve chemistry learning
Use these evidence-based tips to help your learners get ahead with chemical calculations
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Practical videoEnthalpy change of combustion of ethanol | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources investigating the heat energy change of combustion of ethanol
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ResourceElectrochemical cells misconception buster | 16–18 years
Probe learners’ knowledge of setting up electrochemical cells, redox equations and calculations
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ResourcePesticides and agricultural productivity calculations | 14–16 years
Link food security to yield, percentage yield and atom economy
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ProjectAnalysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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CPD articleHow to teach quantitative chemistry at post-16
Use these tips to help your students successfully calculate reacting masses and limiting agents
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Class experimentAcid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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FeatureWhy you need to collaborate with English and maths teachers to boost student outcomes
Work with out of department colleagues to help your students acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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IdeasImprove learners’ confidence with numbers
Engage your students with data and boost their maths skills in the science classroom