Moving from GCSE to A-level

Education cartoon: A-level students bowing to a teacher saying 'teach us great one'

Source: Shutterstock

Stephanie Musson helps you work through the challenges of studying chemistry post-16 

Congratulations! You have made it through the beginning of your A-level course. This is one of the most exciting periods of your life, you will make friends you will keep for a lifetime, learn an amazing amount and also begin to shape your career. We have identified the top five challenges many students face when beginning their A-level chemistry studies. You will need to work hard to make the most of your course, but don’t worry as we have lots of helpful tips and it will be very rewarding.

Make your lessons pop

Choose an account option to continue exploring our full range of articles and teaching resources

Free

Free access for everyone, everywhere. If you only need a few resources, start here.


What's included

  • One free teaching resource each month
  • Five free Education in Chemistry articles each month
  • Personalised email alerts and bookmarks