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Free · revision guides (PDF)
Free, detailed revision guides for each A-level Chemistry specification.
A-level Chemistry: past papers and revision
The exam boards for A-level Chemistry, where to find their official past papers, and the revision sites teachers recommend most.
Exam boards and past papers
| Exam board | Qualification | Code | Official links |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQA | A-level Chemistry | 7405 | Past papers · Specification |
| Pearson Edexcel | A level Chemistry | 9CH0 | Past papers · Specification |
| OCR | A Level Chemistry A | H432 | Past papers · Specification |
| OCR | A Level Chemistry B (Salters) | H433 | Past papers · Specification |
| WJEC Eduqas | A Level Chemistry | A410QS | Past papers · Specification |
Which board does my child's school use? Schools choose a board for each subject, and it can differ between subjects. It's usually in the GCSE or A-level options booklet or on the subject's page of the school website, and the front of any mock exam paper shows it. If not, ask the subject teacher. The specification code on the paper matches the code in this table.
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Cognito
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Short video lessons with quizzes and exam-style questions, strongest for GCSE sciences and maths.
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Revision notes and exam questions sorted by topic and exam board, written by teachers and examiners.
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Free video lessons. Watching is a start: pausing to try the questions is what makes it stick.
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Still a go-to explanation channel for A-level Chemistry, though no longer adding videos.
No new videos lately, but the existing ones still cover the course.
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Topic explanations and past paper walkthroughs, with a strong focus on Edexcel IGCSE science.
Good for every subject
Seneca Learning
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Short interactive courses for most GCSE and A-level specifications, free to use without limits.
Mr Barton Maths
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Teacher-made maths resources including KS2 SATs and GCSE exam material, mainly aimed at teachers.
Quizlet
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Making and testing flashcards, especially for language vocabulary and key terms.
Anki
Free (iPhone app AnkiMobile £24.99 one-off) · flashcards (spaced repetition)
Spaced-repetition flashcards for older students willing to make their own cards.
CGP
Paid (GCSE revision guides from £6.75) · books with online editions
Low-cost printed revision guides and workbooks for almost every subject and exam board.
Using past papers well
- Start with topic questions, then move to full papers in the last few months.
- Do papers to time, then mark them with the official mark scheme. The mark scheme shows what examiners reward.
- Read the examiner's report for the same paper: it lists the mistakes most students made.
- Make sure the paper matches your child's board, specification code and tier.
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