My Tips for Success in VCE Chemistry

Chemistry is one of those subjects that many people find difficult to grasp and there are a variety of reasons for this. However, the purpose of this article is not to dwell on those issues, but rather this article is aimed to show you how you can be more successful in Chemistry in 2017. Go… Continue reading My Tips for Success in VCE Chemistry

What You Should Do At The End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry

The end of year exam as you would all know covers both Unit 3 and Unit 4, and so it is vital that you do not forget your Unit 3 knowledge whilst you are completing Unit 4. Therefore, what are my tips for students wanting to keep that Unit 3 knowledge alive in their mind?… Continue reading What You Should Do At The End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry

VCE Chemistry – Effective Use of the Data Book for Studying

VCAA has recently (April 2017) released a new copy of the databook that you will get in your end of year exam. The databook can be considered to be your ‘bible’ in Chemistry as it contains a lot of information that will help you in your exams, SACs and revision. Given that the databook contains… Continue reading VCE Chemistry – Effective Use of the Data Book for Studying

End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry – What should I be doing?

The end of year exam as you would all know covers both Unit 3 and Unit 4, and so it is vital that you do not forget your Unit 3 knowledge whilst you are completing Unit 4. Therefore, what are my tips for students wanting to keep that Unit 3 knowledge alive in their mind?… Continue reading End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry – What should I be doing?

How To Memorise Formulas & Concepts

There are a lot of formulas and concepts to remember in Chemistry and not all of us have good memories to remember all those things! How can you ensure that you remember all the formulas and concepts you learn over the year, so so that you can put them use come exam time in November?… Continue reading How To Memorise Formulas & Concepts

Revision Tips To Be Successful in VCE Chemistry

There is with a doubt a lot to learn in the new VCE Chemistry course, and some of you may find it difficult to retain all that knowledge. So how can you ensure that you can achieve your best in Chemistry? Consistent revision throughout the year is what is needed! When you sit in a… Continue reading Revision Tips To Be Successful in VCE Chemistry

Stoichiometry Explained in VCE Chemistry 3/4

Understanding Stoichiometry – VCE Chemistry Stoichiometry is a term used to describe the calculation based on the chemical equations. It was a concept that was introduced to you in Unit 2 Chemistry and is a concept that is still very relevant in Year 12 Chemistry. Many students find the concept of stoichiometry very difficult (I… Continue reading Stoichiometry Explained in VCE Chemistry 3/4

Practice Exams Won’t Help You Succeed in the Chemistry Exams

The title of this article might seem counterintuitive given what you have been told by your teachers, past students or tutors. However, one of the biggest misconception that students have when it comes to doing practice exams is that quantity trumps quality. That is not the case!! The purpose of practice exams is to not… Continue reading Practice Exams Won’t Help You Succeed in the Chemistry Exams

Recap of Year 12 VCE Chemistry: Part 2

This article will focus on the key concepts that will be covered in Unit 4 VCE Chemistry. Unit 4 is concerned mainly about industrial chemistry that is the industrial production of chemicals and the energy changes that accompanies chemical reactions. In this unit you will also look at the different sources of energy that are… Continue reading Recap of Year 12 VCE Chemistry: Part 2

What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results

So I got my ATAR – now what? The question that is in most people’s mind is what course should I do now that I’ve got my ATAR. Regardless of whether you exceeded your expectations or did not get the ATAR you need to get into your preferred course, there are a lot of uni courses… Continue reading What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results