Has a chemical reaction taken place? How do I know?

by Kelly Mullenger | Mar 28, 2022 | Chemistry

How do you know when a chemical reaction is taking place? Are there different types of reactions? What is displacement? Can you predict and explain what will happen during a displacement reaction?   Chemical reactions form the basis of many areas of chemistry and...

What to ask your science teacher when they say there will be a Chemistry test

by Kelly Mullenger | Jan 26, 2022 | Chemistry, Revision, Tests

Do you ever get the feeling of dread when your teacher says “Right your homework is to revise for a test next week”? Do you know where to start or do you just stare at your exercise book hoping you will just absorb all the information on the page? Does your teacher...

Key points to remember with chemical symbols and equations

by Kelly Mullenger | Nov 10, 2021 | Chemistry, KS3 Science

Do you panic at the thought of chemistry equations? Is it hard to remember which symbols to use and when to add numbers? Is it all a bit of a balancing act? Here we will look at the key things to remember, mistakes to avoid and also show example equations we think...

Our Top Tips for Studying Science for Years 7, 8 & 9 (KS3)

by Kelly Mullenger | Sep 15, 2021 | Biology, Chemistry, KS3 Science, Physics, Revision

Have you just started year 7? Feeling a little overwhelmed with all the new science terminology being used? Are you starting your GCSEs and think you have forgotten everything you were ever taught in science in KS3? We are here to help and in this blog, we take a look...

How different is Science in Secondary School compared to Primary?

by Kelly Mullenger | Jul 13, 2021 | Biology, Chemistry, KS3 Science, Physics

How different is Science in secondary school compared to Primary?Do you get to do more practicals?Will I get to use a bunsen burner?Can we set things on fire? Here’s what you can expect in secondary science if you are starting in Year 7 in September.   What...

How to revise effectively and get better results

by Kelly Mullenger | May 20, 2021 | Biology, Chemistry, KS3 Science, Physics, Revision

 Are you more of a reader or a writer when it comes to revision? Do you know the best way to revise? What would you recommend if someone asked you the best way to revise?   Over the years I have tried, and recommended, many revision methods myself and for my...