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Dr Kate Nickson
Jun 12, 20245 min read
IGCSE Course Dilemmas for Home Ed students - Chemistry vs Combined Science and Linear vs Modular
There are two main routes through Edexcel IGCSE Sciences. One option is to take individual Sciences and the other is to take the Combined...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Oct 13, 20224 min read
Making Chemistry Learning Active and Accountable in Online Classes
As a teacher I love to innovate in my classes and constantly think about ways to make online learning more effective. I was a classroom...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Jun 11, 20214 min read
Subject Combinations Matter For STEM A Levels
When it comes to making A Level subject choices, particularly for students taking STEM subjects, combinations really matter. All too...
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Dr Kate Nickson
May 26, 20213 min read
The Importance of Maths in A Level Chemistry
I frequently find myself advising prospective students, be it for individual A Level Chemistry tuition or for an A Level Chemistry Group...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Mar 29, 20214 min read
Creating an inspiring KS3 course for online teaching
I sat down yesterday evening with excitement, to begin the process of planning my new KS3 course. This will be a 1-year course for home...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Jan 12, 20213 min read
From Classroom Teacher to International Online Chemistry Educator
In September 2019 I took a step into the unknown, making a career change from Head of Chemistry, after 11 years in school, to Online...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Widening Participation as a Chemistry Educator
A year ago, I apprehensively said goodbye to my career as a classroom teacher and Head of Chemistry to become a Chemistry Tutor. However,...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Aug 14, 20201 min read
The Volatility of the 2020 A Level Results
The headlines about the volatility of the A Level results say it all. I am delighted for my students who have achieved their aspirations...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Sep 14, 20191 min read
10 Top Tips for Success in GCSE and A Level Chemistry
It is so important that students work effectively if they are going to put themselves on track for the top grades in Chemistry. Here I...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Aug 16, 20192 min read
Fighting back the tears on A Level Results Day
A Level Results Day is the culmination of fourteen years of formal education. For those receiving their results it seems as those their...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Aug 11, 20192 min read
Effective Learning Strategies: Active Learning
When my students do not do as well as hoped for in an exam and I ask them how they revised, they often tell me that they read through...
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Dr Kate Nickson
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Effective Learning Strategies: Spaced Learning
Students often spend a lot of time working, but if their technique is not effective then they could be using their time more productively...
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