Studying for Level 3 Chemistry Externals

The key is that you have a study plan

OWhat to studyOWhen to study itOWhat are my strengths and

weaknessesOWhat help can I get/useOHow am I going to be tested

What to studyO 91390 - Demonstrate understanding of

thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances – 5 credits

O 91391 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds – 5 credits

O 91392 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems – 5 credits

Plan, Plan, PlanO Study timetable – overviewO Subject specific plan

O Focus on your weaknesses rather than your strengths

O Make sure you cover all of the workO Use the objectives sheet to check this

Focus your studyO Use your past results

O Get your topic testsO Analyse your practice examsO Ask your teacher – they do know your

abilityO Before you start try a past

examinationO Create a baseline

Chemistry Study TipsO Write everything out O Practice, Practice, PracticeO Learn the material in small chunksO Know the important formulas – 3.6

especiallyO Re-read your class notes and bookletsO Study offensively not defensivelyO Learn from your mistakesO Reaction Maps for organicsO Know the language of chemistry – use it!

Getting help

O Your textbookO Your teacher – only an email awayO Your friendsO Moodle – CHE301 and class pagesO Best choice – you paid for it so use itO www.nobraintoosmall.co.nz

– Amazing websiteO Commercial revision books

Practice Makes Perfect!

It also helps you know how you’ll be examined O Past examinations

O www.nzqa.govt.nzO Worksheets in your bookletsO Textbook questionsO BestchoiceO No brain too small