‘The questions are interesting’

A close-up of a student's hands as they use a tablet to zoom in on a copy of the periodic table

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Find out how the Chemistry Olympiad can develop students’ problem-solving skills in new and wide-ranging contexts, according to one head of chemistry.

In this case study, Susan Hammond, who teaches at Woking College, describes the benefits of tackling Olympiad-style questions for students’ skills and motivation. She reflects on the college’s approach to preparing for the competition, as well as some of the challenges they’ve faced.

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