Advice on Enjoying & Doing Well in Chemistry for A-Level Student

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The discussion centers on an A-Level student excelling in Maths, Further Maths, and Physics but struggling with Chemistry due to a lack of engagement and inadequate teaching support. The student expresses a desire to drop Chemistry and seeks recommendations for popular science books in the subject to enhance interest and understanding. A specific book by John Emsley is mentioned as a potential resource to explore chemistry beyond the syllabus.

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  • Understanding of A-Level curriculum requirements
  • Familiarity with popular science literature
  • Basic knowledge of chemistry concepts
  • Ability to self-motivate in learning
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  • Research "popular science books on chemistry" for engaging literature
  • Explore "John Emsley's chemistry books" for in-depth knowledge
  • Investigate "online chemistry courses" for supplemental learning
  • Consider "study groups or tutoring" for additional support in Chemistry
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A-Level students struggling with Chemistry, educators seeking to improve teaching methods, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of chemistry through engaging literature.

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I am doing my A-Levels: Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

I am doing very well at F-Maths/Maths and physics. I'm getting 90-100% in the mock tests, but I'm just not enjoying or doing well in chemistry.

The teacher doesn't seem to have a deep understanding of the subject, so she can't answer my questions that are beyond the syllabus. I have not had a problem with revision or understanding with subjects that I enjoy, but chemistry at my school just bores me. I am considering dropping it.

I got interested in maths/physics when I read "A Brief History Of Time". I then went on to read a whole load of popular science books, and I find them all fascinating. But they were all physics/maths orientated.

Can someone recommend a good chemistry pop-science book? I'm not fussy, I think even knowledge beyond the syllabus is a motivator for me.

Any other advice/comments would be good.

Thanks

edit: I should have put this thread into the Academic Guidance section... Is there a way I can move it?
 
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