IGCSE Chemistry Revision links

CIE Past Papers (2002-2010)
1. Past papers for IGCSE Chemistry can be obtained from the CIE website under the specific subject at
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/middlesec/igcse/subject?assdef_id=840

There are examiners’ reports, question papers and marking schemes for one of the previous year’s exam sessions.

2. The CIE Students’ site is also useful for past exams and more, at
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/chemistry/igcsechemistry/

3. If you want more past papers, go to the CIE website and click on the publications tab. There are usually three years' worth of past papers, examiners' reports and marking schemes. For minimal cost, you get a CD-Rom with all the papers in your specific subject. Check here for the latest publications catalogue:
http://www.cie.org.uk/profiles/teachers/orderpub

and this is useful until August 2012:
http://www.cie.org.uk/docs/profiles/teachers/Cambridge_Publications_Catalogue_September_2011.pdf


Revision Checklist (CIE Student Website)
The CIE Student website has a pdf document on Chemistry. This could be a helpful document for students or for teachers to reference for the students. It is available at
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/chemistry/igcsechemistry/FinalChemChemistrychecklist%20Version%20CW.pdf

Examiner’s Tips (CIE Student Website)
The CIE Student website is also useful for the examiner’s tips to students. This could be used as a revision tool by students, or to inform teachers and students during the IGCSE course. It is available at
http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/chemistry/igcsechemistry/Examiner_Tips_for_IGCSE_Chemistry_0620_FINAL.pdf

Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/
Though this site does not cover IGCSE chemistry, it is still a useful secondary source of revision for students.

http://www.gcsechemistry.com/
This is another comprehensive site, useful for revision purposes or for note taking. The adverts are distracting though, and take up so much visual display.

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/chemistry
A useful revision site for students, especially to recap all the basics.

http://www.docbrown.info/
Doc Brown’s comprehensive site of notes and revision material. The interactive quizzes with instant marking and explanations make this site worth returning to, again and again.

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/science/units/high/
An American site, this can nonetheless be a useful reference or resource tool for teachers.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/index.html#top
A UK-based site, with specific content on CIE Chemistry for students and teachers alike.

http://www.chalkbored.com/lessons/chemistry-11.htm
A US-based site, but it contains useful information, including power points that can be used by students and teachers.

http://misterguch.brinkster.net/cavalcadepublishing.html
Another US-based site, this might have useful content, and it’s free.

http://www.newyorkscienceteacher.com/sci/pages/miscon/refs.php
This site is a good resource to access for common misconceptions in science.

http://www.adaptivecurriculum.com/us/
A subscription-based site, this is a good resource for virtual labs. The student works through the interactive lessons, and can ‘use’ lab equipment, take assessment tests, make notes and so on. The high school curriculum is being updated and improved all the time.

http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-chemistry
Aimed at teachers, this site has plenty of experiments, worksheets and lesson plans. Well worth a look.

http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/
This is quite a fun site, with lots of resources for teachers and students to show the application of science.

http://www.khanacademy.org/
This is a really comprehensive site, mainly for maths and science. Geared at students of all ages, it is a wonderful site for self-paced learning. Teachers can use the site for lesson planning or to supplement what they are doing. It’s also fun to earn badges for completion of skill levels.

http://www.rsc.org/
There are numerous resources here for teachers and students. The periodic table is a quick reference tool, as hovering over any element gives various statistics.

http://www.world-nuclear.org/education/uran.htm
Nuclear energy information website, including where nuclear power reactors are found in the world.

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/chemistry
The Open University has some really interesting videos on a variety of subjects, including Chemistry. Have a look at some of these, and if you want to see elements reacting with water in an explosive way, go to this chemistry link (I particularly the end of the video) http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/chemistry/alkali-metals


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