Review your learners’ understanding of key ideas, words and phrases relating to alkenes

This resource features three different versions of a worksheet on alkenes: scaffolded, partially scaffolded and unscaffolded. Use the worksheets to identify learners’ knowledge gaps and misconceptions once you have taught this part of the curriculum. 

  • Example pages from the student worksheet and teacher notes that make up this resource

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    You will find model answers in the teacher guidance.

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Curriculum topics

 These worksheets cover the following topics:

  • alkenes as an homologous series
  • general formula and functional group of alkenes
  • displayed formulas of alkenes
  • combustion reactions of alkenes
  • addition reactions of alkenes with hydrogen, water and halogens
  • conditions for the addition reactions.

If learners successfully answer questions on these topics, they can attempt the extension question. This requires learners to answer questions on the reaction of ethene with bromine water.

How to use this resource

The worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:

  • to assess learners’ knowledge at the beginning or end of a period of teaching. Match the level of the worksheet to the support needs of the learners;
  • to assess knowledge during a period of teaching once learners have completed the relevant topic;
  • as part of revision;
  • as a refresher exercise for teachers or non-subject specialists.

Scaffolding

Three levels of support, provide options depending on the diverse support needs of learners. An editable version of each worksheet provides further opportunities to adapt the resources to meet individual learning needs. There is also scope to increase the level of the worksheets used, as learners progress through their curriculum. 

Independent learning and metacognition

The ‘What do I understand?’ page is common to all worksheets. Learners are encouraged to develop independent learning skills and can use their reflection as a guide for revision. The feedback will also help you to identify areas where a whole class needs attention.

Answers

The teacher guidance provides model answers for all questions, plus guidance on learners’ common misconceptions. Learners can use the model answers to self- or peer assess. 

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