‘It’s a social activity’

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A chemistry teacher explains how taking part in the Chemistry Olympiad can bring students together, enhance their skills and improve results.

In this case study, Catherine Smith, who teaches at Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre, shares her experience of the Olympiad, and explains how getting involved in the competition can have benefits for the whole class, not just those students who take part.

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