Dr Kate Nickson
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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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Dr Kate Nickson
- Aug 5, 2019
- 1 min
Beginning to blog about Chemistry education
I will be adding posts here aimed at parents of GCSE and A Level Chemistry students. I will be using my teaching expertise to give...
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Dr Kate Nickson
- Oct 13
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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...
404 views3 comments