Chemistry A Level Christmas Revision Course – Online

Course Information

Course Description

Our Chemistry mock preparation courses will get students off to a flying start with their January mock preparation. Tutors will revise key Year 13 content which is likely to have been covered in the Autumn term. Attention will then be focused on improving exam technique. By showing students how to think like an examiner, tutors will enable students to consistently hit all assessment objectives and score those top marks. Getting the ball rolling early with revision means students will have time to work on any weaknesses identified by the course during the Christmas holidays. Having this time to consolidate the skills and knowledge learnt means students will be ready to ace their exams when they return to school.

Learners are supported beyond the course through the provision of high-quality, comprehensive and original material including notes, guides and question booklets. These resources have been specially designed and created to supplement the learning experience

Suitable for:

  • Year 13 students
  • Students looking to improve exam technique in preparation for their January mock exams
  • Year 12 students
  • Students who haven’t already been taught the topics in the course timetable
  • Students who are predicted D or below

If you need help deciding if you will benefit from this course you can contact us. Alternatively, you may prefer to book 1-2-1 tuition instead.

Structure of the Day

Time 9:30am - 4:30pm

Classes are from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Registration starts from 9.15am.

There will be a 1 hour lunch break and a couple of 10 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Day 1: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Session 1
Thermodynamics – Lattice Enthalpies, Born-Haber Cycles, Solution Energetics, Entropy
Session 2
Kinetics – Rates of Reaction, Collision Theory, Maxwell-Boltzman, Rate Equations
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Equilibria and Acids – Le Chatelier’s Principle, Equilibrium Constants, Acids, Bases and Buffer Solutions
Session 4
Exam Technique – Managing time, maximising marks, Q&A

Day 2: Organic and Practical Chemistry

Session 1
Carbonyls & Aromatic Chemistry Oxygen-containing Functional Groups, Amino Acids, DNA, Polymers
Session 2
Amines & Polymers – Nitrogen-containing Functional Groups, Amino Acids, DNA, Polymers
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Organic Analysis – IR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography, NMR
Session 4
Practical exam questions – Multi-mark questions, practical skills assessed in written papers, Q&A

Day 1: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Session 1
Kinetics – Rate of Reaction, Rate Equations, Order of Reactions, Rate Determining Step
Session 2
Energetics – Lattice Enthalpies, Born-Haber Cycles, Solution Energetics, Entropy
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Equilibria and Acids – Le Chatelier’s Principle, Equilibrium Constants Kc and Kp, Acids, Bases, Buffer Solutions
Session 4
Exam Technique – Managing time, maximising marks, Q&A

Day 2: Organic and Practical Chemistry

Session 1
Carbonyls, Carboxyl Chemistry and Chirality – Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Acyl Chlorides, Optical Isomerism
Session 2
Arenes, Amines and Polymers – Benzene, Amides, Amino Acids, Proteins, Reactions and Properties of Nitro-Compounds, Condensation Polymerisation
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Modern Analytical Techniques – Mass Spectrometry, NMR, Chromatography
Session 4
Organic Synthesis and Practical Exam Questions

Day 1: Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements

Session 1
Rates of Reaction
Session 2
Equilibria
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Acids and Bases
Session 4
Exam Technique

Day 2: Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and Analysis

Session 1
Aromatic Chemistry
Session 2
Carbonyl and Carboxyl Chemistry
12.30 - 13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
Amines, Amino Acids and Condensation Polymers
Session 4
Exam Technique

Our Tutors

At PMT Courses we work with a talented team of professional teachers and tutors, many of whom have worked at some of the best-rated schools in the UK. We’ve recruited them not only for their exceptional academic credentials but also for their innovative teaching styles, infectious enthusiasm, and wealth of experience too.

Jenny W.

Jenny W.

Jenny has taught chemistry for an impressive 15 years, working as a classroom teacher and a private tutor. She’s an expert when it comes to the OCR (A) syllabus, having taught it for seven years. She currently teaches at a private school in Buckinghamshire, using her evenings to tutor private students.

Jenny is an enthusiastic teacher who loves nothing more than seeing the confidence of her students grow. She particularly enjoys the challenges of mole calculation and relishes teaching the topic on Benzene, where she gets to draw mechanisms – something that always makes her happy. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys walking her enormous dog with her daughter, conversing with her chickens, and learning calligraphy.

If you would like 1-2-1 tuition with Jenny you can find her profile on our tuition platform.

Michail D.

Michail D.

Michail, also known as Mike, holds a first class honours degree and a PhD in Chemistry. He spent many years working in a wide range of technical and managerial roles, before eventually finding his calling as a teacher. He’s now racked up 12 years of experience in education, teaching most UK syllabuses, including Edexcel, AQA, and OCR (A) – his personal favourites.

Mike’s particularly fond of teaching mechanisms in organic chemistry, believing the key to understanding it is viewing it in terms of electrostatics. His teaching approach focuses on developing a thorough knowledge of the course content and confidence-building ­– believing both are equally essential for successfully answering exam questions. When he’s not teaching, Mike spends his time cycling, volunteering, and watching seabirds.

If you would like 1-2-1 tuition with Mike you can find his profile on our tuition platform.

Sean C.

Sean C.

Sean has been teaching chemistry for an impressive 34 years. He’s worked in state and independent schools throughout Yorkshire, including the nationally acclaimed Greenhead Sixth Form College, and has held positions including head of chemistry and head of science. More recently, he was a year head at The Grammar School at Leeds, where he maintained a pastoral responsibility for both GCSE and A Level students.

Sean now works part-time as a GCSE and A Level Chemistry tutor, offering both in-person and online lessons. In addition to his broad knowledge, his experience as an A Level examiner (for both AQA and Cambridge International Examinations) allows him to thoroughly prepare students for their exams while helping them to develop their independent learning skills and confidence. Outside teaching, Sean enjoys rounds of golf, cycling through the glorious Yorkshire countryside, and spending time with his family.

If you would like 1-2-1 tuition with Sean you can find his profile on our tuition platform.