How do I Study For O Level Chemistry?

The O-level chemistry syllabus can be complicated for some or it can be easy if taught the right way. At Achievers Dream, we provide students with O-levels chemistry practical notes in pdf format but that does not guarantee good results. 

Instead, planning your study routines is the best result oriented approach towards the Olevels chemistry examinations. Therefore, the following are some tips to study for the O-level chemistry exams.

1. Prepare ahead of lesson by reading the Chemistry notes 

An age-old method that is repeated by tutors as well as teachers is to prepare in advance. The key to preparation for a lesson is to take note of the key points in the Chemistry topics such as the relation between elements or certain combinations that form a compound. 

For example, if you’re learning about how to draw molecular compounds, take note of the electronic configuration, which always stays the same.

The benefits of preparing in advance are that you will have a solid understanding of the concepts, formulas, and equations covered in the course. For these pre-lesson readings, focus on understanding the underlying principles and concepts rather than memorizing information. Chemistry builds upon foundational ideas, so ensure you grasp the fundamental concepts and how they relate to each other. You may also find that preparing in advance enhances your learning experience.

Lastly, if there are any doubts from the preparation work, write down these questions in advance so that they can be answered at the end of the lessons or at a tuition centre.

2. Personalise Note taking Methods

Create notes based on your own learning styles and methods. Most students are familiar with the power of writing down your own notes. Through highlighting, tree-diagrams, colour-coding, it forces you to actively create connections between concepts. 

These notes do not have to be an exact copy of a teacher’s words, instead, paraphrasing or writing a few key phrases is more effective for information retention. In classes, note taking also  takes the role of maintaining attention so students stay awake for lessons. 

Lastly, note taking can be done on multiple mediums, this includes on the textbooks, on the notes, on an online platform and even in diagrams. Refer to this post on best note taking apps to get a glimpse of some alternatives that you can find! 

3. Seek help if you don’t understand Chemistry well enough

Chemistry may not be a universal subject, some students are naturally inclined to do better in arts or languages. However, do not let fears of a subject deter you from asking questions. The fastest way to do so is to ask people around you even if it may seem a simple question. 

Naturally, the first source of help is your Chemistry teacher. Chemistry teachers are trained in the field but there are occasions where their explanations fail to clarify your doubts. (Either because their teaching methods remain too complicated, the questions were misunderstood or they are passive and unwilling.) 

If you encounter such a situation, feel free to ask friends or parents as they may offer a fresh perspective of the topic at hand, these explanations from others may better fit your understanding too! 

Lastly, if all else fails, tuition teachers are the best option. This is especially so for chemistry teachers at Achievers Dream which are ex MOE teaches. Apart from their specializations, our tuition centre is well aware of the traits of successful tutors, and we are willing to answer any questions that a student faces both academically and in social circumstances! 

4. Get Achievers Dream O Level Chemistry tuition

Sometimes, what you really need to do well in Chemistry, is O Level Chemistry Tuition. Chemistry tuition is especially helpful for students who need personalized, small group attention that expertly identifies and resolves their chemistry weaknesses.

The idea of going to chemistry tuition may seem intimidating to you if you’ve never attended a chemistry tuition class before, but fret not.

In fact, there is absolutely no reason to worry, as there is a whole bunch of benefits when it comes to chemistry tuition, like the ones below:

AD Curated Worksheets

Our O level chemistry notes consist of questions from the 40-year series and challenging prelim papers so that we can expose your child to all ways the questions can be tested historically. This prepares you for all questions, explains chemistry concepts and eliminate surprises during the actual chemistry O Level examination.

Learning Checkpoint: AD Diagnostic Test

Without learning checkpoints & diagnostic test, we cannot gauge your child’s progress. To ensure that your child is able to fully understand the concepts taught in AD and get immediate feedback from AD teachers, we place O Level students in a timed environment. We also pitch our Chemistry programme 1 level higher such that your child will learn more than what they need to know!

Coloured Summarised Chemistry Cheat sheets

Instead of having your child to write and rewrite notes for the lessons learnt, we have it covered by having summarised chemistry cheat sheets designed by professional designers. 3 rounds of intensive discussion with AD curriculum team are conducted on an annual basis to deliver straight to the point theories and frequently tested questions were conducted .

4 more reasons why O Level Chemistry Tuition is necessary

#1 – To Grow More Interest in Chemistry

#2: Tuition Increases Your Child’s Performance

#3: Tuition Provides Important Resources that SAVE TIME!

#4: Tutors Have More Experience