1. Studying for Level 3 Chemistry Externals

3. The key is that you have a study plan O What to study O When to study it O What are my strengths and weaknesses O What help can I get/use O How am I going to be tested

4. What to study O 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

6. Plan, Plan, Plan O Study timetable – overview O Subject specific plan O Focus on your weaknesses rather than your strengths O Make sure you cover all of the work O Use the objectives sheet to check this

8. Focus your study O Use your past results O Get your topic tests O Analyse your practice exams O Ask your teacher – they do know your ability O Before you start try a past examination O Create a baseline

9. Chemistry Study Tips O Write everything out O Practice, Practice, Practice O Learn the material in small chunks O Know the important formulas – 3.6 especially O Re-read your class notes and booklets O Study offensively not defensively O Learn from your mistakes O Reaction Maps for organics O Know the language of chemistry – use it!

11. Getting help O Your textbook O Your teacher – only an email away O Your friends O Moodle – CHE301 and class pages O Best choice – you paid for it so use it O www.nobraintoosmall.co.nz – Amazing website O Commercial revision books

12. Practice Makes Perfect! It also helps you know how you’ll be examined O Past examinations O www.nzqa.govt.nz O Worksheets in your booklets O Textbook questions O Bestchoice O No brain too small