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Virtual labs to support practical skills

With the changes to the way practical chemistry is being assessed at both GCSE and A-level in England and Wales, it will be increasingly important for students to understand the reasons for using particular pieces of equipment in the lab. And with this, the ChemCollective website can help. 

The site supports your teaching of practical skills with resources and virtual labs combined with tutorials and tests that allow you to select particular topics you want to focus on.

Rob Campbell reviews the ChemCollecitve website, discussing the various elements and how the site could best be used to support teaching practical skills.

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