AQA A-Level Chemistry: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

Course Code: T0336 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Brand-New for 2025, this course will help AQA A-Level Chemistry teachers prepare their students for success in the 2026 exams. The course focuses on tackling challenging topics, improving problem-solving and practical skills, and helping students meet the demands of the AQA specification. Teachers will gain insights into structuring lessons, developing exam strategies, and providing effective feedback to ensure students achieve their potential.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the AQA A-Level Chemistry specification and assessment objectives
  • Explore strategies for teaching complex topics and mathematical content effectively
  • Learn techniques to improve students’ practical skills and application of knowledge
  • Take away exemplar materials and resources for immediate classroom use

PROGRAMME

Understanding AQA A-Level Chemistry Demands

10.00am
  • Identifying the key challenges of the AQA specification
  • Reviewing characteristics of high-grade exemplar answers
  • Structuring teaching to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge effectively

Break

10.55am

Tackling Challenging Topics in Chemistry

11.15am
  • Strategies for teaching organic mechanisms, reaction kinetics, and equilibria
  • Simplifying complex concepts using visual aids and real-world applications
  • Addressing common misconceptions in key topics

Developing Exam and Mathematical Skills

12.15pm
  • Supporting students with calculation-heavy questions, including mole calculations and titration analysis
  • Decoding command words and improving structured answer techniques
  • Approaching multi-step and synoptic questions with confidence

Lunch

1.00pm
 

Enhancing Practical Skills and the Practical Endorsement

2.00pm
  • Supporting students to succeed in required practicals and link them to theory
  • Understanding how practical skills are assessed in written papers
  • Embedding experimental techniques in teaching to strengthen application

Maximising Long-Term Success

2.15pm
  • Structuring the two-year course to build knowledge and skills gradually
  • Using formative assessments and intervention strategies effectively
  • Supporting high-achieving students to reach A* grades

Break

3.00pm

Final Q&A and Reflection

3.15pm
  • Addressing any outstanding challenges or questions
  • Sharing key takeaways and next steps for implementation

Depart

3.30pm
A-Level - Code: T0336

AQA A-Level Chemistry: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

COURSE LEADER

Dee Martin is Head of Chemistry & STEM at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham, an Academy with a non-selective intake. She is a Chief AQA and OCR A-Level Chemistry examiner. Dee currently delivers revision courses to schools across the country guiding teachers in preparing for exams and helping to raise student grades.

 

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