Quick Tips

Create memorable acronyms, phrases, or mental images to help you remember key concepts, chemical reactions, or the periodic table. 

Engage in problem-solving, discussions, and hands-on activities to deepen your understanding of chemistry concepts. 

Break complex topics into smaller, more manageable chunks to make them easier to learn and remember.

Relate chemistry concepts to real-life situations and everyday examples to reinforce your understanding and make learning more interesting.

Work together with friends, classmates or family to review material, discuss concepts or things you may be stuck on, and work on problems together.

Use diagrams, charts, and mind maps to help you visualize complex ideas and relationships between concepts.

Regularly completing practice problems and exam-style questions is crucial for reinforcing your learning and pinpointing areas that need improvement. This practice also helps you understand how to secure marks more efficiently during exams. This is particularly vital for longer answer questions and A-Level/IB chemistry, where mark schemes tend to be more particular. 

Don't hesitate to seek help from teachers, tutors, or classmates when you need clarification or guidance. Teachers are there to assist, and having them explain a concept you're struggling with can save you hours of searching through textbooks. 

Balance your study sessions with breaks, exercise, and relaxation to maintain a fresh and engaged mind. For instance, during my final year of studying chemistry, I produced some of my best work while playing on the University of Birmingham Rugby League second team. Additionally, I wrote my PhD while training for my first marathon. 

Cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world of chemistry to keep yourself motivated and inspired.