Intermolecular Forces

December 5, 2014

When I run face to face workshops looking at the changes to the new guide I tend to classify changes to the syllabus: 1, Movable content (eg, standard enthalpy changes of reaction, moved from AHL to SL) 2, Deletions (eg, operation of the mass spectrometer) 3, New...

Subject reports for the May 2014 session

November 2, 2014

Have you managed to download the chemistry subject report for the May examination session? They have been on the OCC for a few weeks now and are handily arranged into two pdf files according to the time zone. After reading through them there are a few things that are...

The New TSM (Teacher Support Material) – A guided tour

October 1, 2014

Have you seen the new TSM (teacher support material)? It was first uploaded to the OCC (online curriculum centre) back in August and with the release of the new course, it makes vital (and interesting!) reading. Whilst the old TSM material consisted of a number of PDF...

The new course and the NOS – how is it going?

September 10, 2014

Well, the new term has started, new text books have been bought, your classes are full of new and eager students and you are starting your teaching of the new course. NOS in particular. So how is it going? Have you come up with any good examples of your own or are you...

Getting your practical programme together

August 1, 2014

Hopefully, by now you will have had time to reflect on the new course and start thinking about your practical programme (PSOW). It is my intention of this blog post ot give you some ideas of things you can add to your PSOW. Are you aware of the ten mandatory labs /...

The New Data Book – take a tour

July 2, 2014

The first edition of the new look data book has been released on the OCC. Have you got your copy yet? At first, the data book seems pretty much as the same as the old one, but after some inspection, you will be able to see some major changes, some additions and so not...