GCSE Chemistry tutoring online
Separate-science GCSE Chemistry is two papers and a lot of calculation. Our tutors teach it topic by topic, make the moles method automatic, and finish every class with past-paper questions marked against the official mark scheme.
One-to-one from £18 a class · billed in USD
Online - AQA, Edexcel, OCR
What every programme includes
- ✓ Paper 1: atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry
- ✓ Paper 1: chemical and energy changes
- ✓ Paper 2: rates, organic chemistry and chemical analysis
- ✓ Paper 2: the atmosphere and using resources
- ✓ The eight required practicals
- ✓ Foundation to Higher tier
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school · Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How GCSE Chemistry is examined
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) has two written papers of 1 hour 45 minutes. Each is worth 100 marks and 50% of the grade, and both are set at Foundation and Higher tier. Paper 1 covers topics 1 to 5 and Paper 2 topics 6 to 10.
There is no coursework, but students complete eight required practicals in school, and exam questions test the method, the variables and the results.
Combined or separate science?
Separate Chemistry is a full GCSE on its own; Combined Science covers less chemistry and awards two grades across all three sciences. If your child takes Combined Science, our GCSE Science tutors cover all three in one plan.
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)
| Paper | Topics | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 1-5: atomic structure and the periodic table; bonding, structure and properties; quantitative chemistry; chemical changes; energy changes | 1 h 45 min | 100 (50%) |
| Paper 2 | 6-10: rate and extent of change; organic chemistry; chemical analysis; chemistry of the atmosphere; using resources | 1 h 45 min | 100 (50%) |
From Year 10 to the summer exams
- 1
Year 10
Secure bonding and moles early: everything later builds on them.
- 2
Year 11, autumn
Finish the course; weekly marked exam questions on weak topics.
- 3
Mocks to Easter
Timed paper sections and the required practicals.
- 4
May to June
Full papers, then the mark scheme, paper by paper.
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science · A-Level Physics · NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE · A-Level · 11+
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Common questions
How long are the GCSE Chemistry exams?＋
AQA sets two papers of 1 hour 45 minutes, each worth 100 marks and half of the grade.
How many required practicals are there?＋
Eight in AQA GCSE Chemistry, all examined through written questions.
Can you help my child move from Foundation to Higher?＋
Yes. Tutors start with the Higher-only content and the calculations, which usually decide the tier.
Do you teach Edexcel and OCR as well as AQA?＋
Yes. Tutors use your child's own board's past papers and mark schemes.
Is there a free trial?＋
Yes. Two free 30-minute demo classes, with no card needed.
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