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6. Learning to decode Chemistry – a hard nut to crack?

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How should a student tackle the Chemistry subject

Chemistry is a fundamental branch of the Sciences. It concerns the study of matter, their properties, and their reactions with other substances. To study this subject, a student has to have strong foundations in understanding the basics. This is introduced early on in a student’s education. Without a strong foundation, the student may find it difficult to comprehend intermediate and advanced Chemistry concepts. As such, it is imperative for students to maximise the resources and additional help they may seek, such as Chemistry tuition, in order to fully understand the subject and ace their examinations.

Using the available resources

When it comes to studying Chemistry, students should make full use of all the resources available to them. This includes but is not limited to their school lessons, textbooks, and the school notes they are provided with. Students do not always receive much lesson time as they wish, and so it is important for them to fully focus and learn what is being taught. Some students do not focus in school classes, and thus fall back and require Chemistry tuition to supplement their learning. Chemistry tutors can provide in-depth lessons and help a student improve their grades, but students should first make full use of their resources before resorting to such alternatives.

Moreover, students need to supplement their class learning with some self-study. After learning a heavy amount of content in class, not all students can process that information immediately and retain it. They should, within a day or so, read up on the topic from their textbooks and school notes and attempt practice questions. In doing so, they would have spent more time understanding the topics and testing themselves, to ensure they have established a strong foundation in that topic.

Finally, if students have any queries on the subject, they should take the initiative to clarify their doubts. They should approach their teachers outside of class time to seek clarifications on topics they face difficulty with. They should also attempt all the practices assigned by teachers. These practices will test their understanding of the content covered in school, and best prepare them for examinations.

Taking up additional classes

Sometimes students resort to additional enrichment classes outside of school, in particular Chemistry tuition. This is due to some students finding it difficult to understand the complex concepts taught in school, or simply are in need of extra help to revise and excel in their examinations. Many a time, school teachers cannot provide much attention to students, especially at higher educational levels. As such, there has been a tendency for students in need of such attention to take up Chemistry tuition, where they can receive the undivided attention of a Chemistry tutor.

With the help of Chemistry tuition, students will have access to a lot of extra resources. They will receive additional notes from Chemistry tutors, some of which prepare concise notes to help students. Concise notes make it easier for students to revise closer to examinations as it provides the key information necessary for students to internalise prior to taking an examination. Chemistry tuition also provides practice questions specially designed by Chemistry tutors. It is important for students seeking Chemistry tuition to make full use of these additional classes, notes, and practices that will give them a better understanding of the subject and consequently improved grades in their examinations.

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