Delivering the programme
Managing variables
This page covers what is meant by a variable and considers the different types of variables. It looks at the different ways they can be measured and distinguishes between precision and accuracy and correlation...
Delivering the programme
Nature of Science questions
Some of the Nature of Science questions that have appeared on past chemistry papers are discussed and some new practice questions with model answers are provided. One of the early proponents of teaching...
Delivering the programme
Using spreadsheets
This page explains how to add headers to columns, enter data, fill down a column (and across rows if necessary), format cells, add a function (to put the data into a different format) and sort columns....
Delivering the programme
Use of SI units & prefixes
A brief history of SI units and how they are now defined is followed by the seven basic units. This leads on to the derived SI units used in chemistry and the use of prefixes for small and large values....
Delivering the programme
Significant figures & use of scientific notation
The importance of significant figures and how to train your students to apply them correctly is covered along with the correct use of scientific notation. Students may lose marks in their Scientific...
Experimental programme & IA
'Scaffolding' & the Inquiry process
You need to train your students in the techniques required then give them plenty of practice to perform their own experiments using them. The practical techniques to be covered are listed in the guide...
Delivering the programme
Quiz on periodic trends
This quiz is designed to help your students understand the trends (and their anomalies) in the physical properties of the elements and the underlying concepts that explain them. Since your students will...
Assessment
Data-based (AHL) question (10)
As well as including model answers I have also explained the chemistry fully and given the links to the pages which cover the theory behind each individual question in the student access section of this...
Assessment
Data-based (AHL) question (9)
As well as including model answers I have also explained the chemistry fully and given the links to the pages which cover the theory behind each individual question in the student access section of this...
Assessment
Data-based (AHL) question (8)
As well as including model answers I have also explained the chemistry fully and given the links to the pages which cover the theory behind each individual question in the student access section of this...