Our GCSE Chemistry Tutors understand that GCSE Science is divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Among these, Chemistry often stands out for students because it combines hands-on laboratory experience with academic theory. Few teenagers can resist the allure of Bunsen burners, bubbling test tubes, and exciting chemical reactions! Chemistry offers a unique opportunity to develop both practical and analytical skills, making it one of the most engaging GCSE subjects.
However, Chemistry is also one of the more demanding sciences. It requires a strong grasp of numeracy, scientific principles, and experimental techniques. Our GCSE Chemistry tutors bring passion and expertise to their teaching, helping students build confidence and excel in their exams. With years of experience and outstanding qualifications, including degrees from top universities such as Oxbridge, our tutors are well-equipped to guide students through every aspect of the subject.
At Hampstead and Frognal Tutors, we take pride in our dynamic and engaging teaching methods. Whether your child needs intensive revision or a fresh introduction to the subject, our lessons are:
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With this exam board, schools opt for the students to study either the Gateway Science Suite (Chemistry A) or the Twenty First Century Science Suite (Chemistry B). The former covers: particles; elements, compounds and mixtures; chemical reactions; predicting and identifying reactions and products; monitoring and controlling chemical reactions; and global challenges.
The pupils sit two equally-weighted 1 hour 45 minute exams, each having 90 marks.
Meanwhile, the Twenty First Century Science Suite covers: air and water; chemical patterns; chemicals of the naturals environment; material choices; chemical analysis; making useful chemicals; ideas about science; practical skills.
Pupils also sit two equally-weighted 1 hour 45 minute exams, with 90 marks to gain in both.
C1: Particles
C2: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
C3: Chemical Reactions
C4: Predicting and Identifying Reactions and Products
C5: Monitoring and Controlling Chemical Reactions
C6: Global Challenges
C7: Practical Skills
C1: Air and Water
C2: Chemical Patterns
C3: Chemicals of the Natural Environment
C4: Material Choices
C5: Chemical Analysis
C6: Making Useful Chemicals
C7: Ideas about Science
C8: Practical Skills
Students on this course learn about: atomic structures and the periodic table; bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; quantitative chemistry; chemical changes; energy changes; the rate and extent of chemical change; organic chemistry; chemical analysis; chemistry of the atmosphere; and using resources. The pupils are required to sit two, equally-weighted 1 hour 45 minute exams, with a possible 100 marks to be awarded for each. The first examination will be testing the content of the first five topics listed, and the second paper will be testing the other half of the topics. There are a different range of question types, including multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
1. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
2. Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter
3. Quantitative Chemistry
4. Chemical Changes
5. Energy Changes
6. The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
7. Organic Chemistry
8. Chemical Analysis
9. Chemistry of the Atmosphere
10. Using Resources
This course covers: key concepts in chemistry; states of matter and mixtures; chemical changes; extracting metals and equilibria; groups in the periodic table; rates of reaction and energy changes; and fuels and Earth science. Students sit two equally-weighted 1 hour 45 minutes exams, with 100 marks for each. There’ll be a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
1. Key Concepts in Chemistry
2. States of Matter and Mixtures
3. Chemical Changes
4. Extracting Metals and Equilibria
5. Separate Chemistry 1
6. Groups in the Periodic Table
7. Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes
8. Fuels and Earth Science
9. Separate Chemistry 2
Our tutors can prepare students for Chemistry IGCSE as well the standard qualification. IGCSEs were introduced 30 years ago by Cambridge Assessment International Education and were created for international students. Several independent schools, as well as some state schools, now offer IGCSEs as an option.
The IGCSe course covers: principles of chemistry; inorganic chemistry; physical chemistry; and organic chemistry.
Pupils sit one 2 hour paper, which is around 60% of the overall GCSE with 110 marks in total. They also sit a 1 hour 15 minute paper, which is around 40% of the overall GSCE with 70 marks in total.
We also highly recommend for the students to try out past papers, with mark schemes included, on each of these exam board websites. Every topic is listed and explained thoroughly, so that pupils can learn everything they need to know in detail, and be more confident before their examinations.
1. Principles of Chemistry
2. Inorganic Chemistry
3. Physical Chemistry
4. Organic Chemistry
GCSEs and IGCSEs can be stressful for teenagers and parents alike. If you think your child would benefit from some extra support, a one-to-one tutor is a powerful way of learning which helps to maximise academic potential. A tutor can also give teenagers a much needed confidence boost before entering the exam hall.
Our team of specialist tutors are determined to see their pupils succeed – and to showcase the the joys of science. Whether your child is a budding chemist or finds science more of a struggle, our tutors are here to help them flourish.
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