OCR A-Level Chemistry: Reviewing the 2025 Exams
Course Code: T0394
£249.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This in-depth course provides a detailed review of the 2025 OCR A-Level Chemistry exams. It focuses on analysing student performance, identifying common errors, and refining teaching strategies to improve outcomes in both written assessments and the Practical Endorsement. With expert insights and examiner feedback, you'll gain a clearer picture of where students struggled, where they excelled, and how to better prepare the next cohort for success across all three papers.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain clear insights from the 2025 OCR A-Level Chemistry exam series
- Understand where students commonly lose marks and how to address this
- Develop strategies to improve performance in data analysis and extended responses
- Strengthen delivery of core concepts and practical skills
- Support students in meeting the expectations of the Practical Endorsement
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Understanding the 2025 Exam Performance- Key examiner feedback from the 2025 OCR Chemistry papers
- Patterns and trends in student responses across the papers
- Common misconceptions in chemical theory and practical application
- Practical ideas for adapting teaching in response to the 2025 exam outcomes
10.45am: Break
11.00am: Excelling in Written Exams (Papers 1 & 2)
- What examiner reports tell us about high- and low-scoring responses
- Improving answers to structured, extended, and multiple-choice questions
- Supporting students in applying chemical principles to unfamiliar contexts (AO2)
- Strengthening analytical and evaluative responses involving data (AO3)
11.45am: Mastering Practical Skills and the Practical Endorsement
- Tackling practical-based questions in Paper 3 (Unified Chemistry)
- Strengthening understanding of required practicals and associated concepts
- Preparing students to meet CPAC criteria confidently and consistently
- Enhancing student ability to analyse data, draw conclusions, and suggest improvements
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Improving Data Analysis and Application in Exams
- Helping students decode and respond accurately to data-heavy questions
- Supporting the application of practical knowledge to novel scenarios
- Boosting accuracy in calculations and balanced chemical equations
- Teaching strategies for managing complex, multi-step questions under pressure
2.30pm: Break
2.40pm: Moving Forward – Preparing for Success in 2026
- Key lessons from the 2025 exams to take into 2026
- Avoiding repeated mistakes with targeted revision and practice
- Embedding practical skills and assessment objectives throughout the course
- Action planning for curriculum development and student support
3.30pm: Depart
A-Level - Code: T0394
OCR A-Level Chemistry: Reviewing the 2025 Exams
COURSE LEADER
Dee Martin is Head of Chemistry & STEM at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham, an Academy with a non-selective intake. She is a Chief AQA and OCR A-Level Chemistry examiner. Dee currently delivers revision courses to schools across the country guiding teachers in preparing for exams and helping to raise student grades.