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Ideas5 ways to use structure strips to scaffold learning
Boost your students’ ability to digest topics and write independently with these margin-sized prompts
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FeatureHow to get your post-16 students to manage their workload effectively
Take a no-nonsense approach guaranteed to help your learners smash coursework targets
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ResourceInfection | 11–14 years
Introduce your learners to infection and how to treat some infectious diseases
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ResourceReview my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Scaffolded worksheets to assess learners’ understanding and misconceptions in key topics
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IdeasEffective strategies for homework success
Consolidate in-class learning consistently and effectively so your students ace their exams
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IdeasHarness the power of video to dispel misconceptions
A creative solution to reveal and resolve confusion about displacement reactions
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IdeasModelling trends in periodicity
How to use models to help your students get on top of periodic trends
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ReviewUnderstanding chemistry through microscale practical work, Bob Worley and David Paterson
Ready to take the small-scale approach into your chemistry classroom? You might want to read this comprehensive guide first
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IdeasThe fast guide to microscale practical work
Every chemistry teacher’s must-have guide to this no-fuss method for practical work
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IdeasEmpower learners to own their success
Foster questioning and analytical thinking in the classroom
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PosterBrilliant buffers
Use this infographic with your 16–18 students to develop their understanding of pH and buffers
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IdeasReuse remote teaching resources
During lockdown, teachers worked so hard to create engaging remote resources. Now that we’re back in class, let’s continue using these to enhance teaching and learning
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ResourceJustice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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Ideas3 key skills your post-16 chemists need for university
How to help your students make the transition to higher education more smoothly
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IdeasEffective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems
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FeatureDecaffeination – how does it work?
Organic solvent, supercritical carbon dioxide or water? A knowledge of solvents and solutions is essential for removing caffeine from your daily cuppa
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Job profileSecondary school science teacher
Alice teaches in a secondary school chemistry department helping her students thrive in the future
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FeatureThe real prize of entering STEM competitions
Both you and your students can gain a lot from participating in science competitions besides winning
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IdeasStrategies to succeed in post-16 courses
Passing exams at 18 requires specific skills and strategies. Here’s how to support students to develop them
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NewsHarness self-regulation to nurture independent study skills
Follow these tips to engage students with learning processes