This course page is a structured study-pathway guide. Your sequence, cadence and start date are arranged around your Cambridge syllabus, school progress and examination date.
Can use algebra, scientific notation and significant figures
Can write chemical formulae and complete basic mole calculations
Is preparing for 9701 AS content or needs a structured AS consolidation
No entry assessment is required
Expected change
Apply the complete AS physical-chemistry toolkit with precise units, assumptions and significant figures.
Explain periodic and Group chemistry through structure, bonding, energetics and redox evidence.
Represent and reason through the AS organic families, mechanisms and multi-step synthesis.
Interpret mass spectra, infrared spectra and other analytical evidence at AS depth.
Carry out Paper 3-style observation, measurement, calculation and evaluation safely and systematically.
Build a connected AS knowledge base ready for Paper 1, Paper 2 and progression to A Level content.
How the programme adapts
Identify. Understand. Apply. Track.
Each cycle uses new evidence to decide what the student should work on next.
1
Identify
Find the immediate gap or recurring error.
Example in this programmeCan use algebra, scientific notation and significant figures
2
Understand
Build the chemical explanation behind the topic.
Example in this programmeFrom a numerical result to a defensible chemical answer
3
Apply
Use the understanding in IB-style work.
Example in this programmeApply the complete AS physical-chemistry toolkit with precise units, assumptions and significant figures.
4
Track
Record progress and define the next priority.
Example in this programmeSubmitted work is normally returned within three working days.
TEACHING EXAMPLE
From a numerical result to a defensible chemical answer
Incomplete response The enthalpy change is −85.
Developed response Define the system and sign, show the stoichiometric pathway, retain units and sensible precision, then interpret what the negative value means for energy transfer.
Reasoning chain: model → calculation → units and sign → chemical interpretation
Course plan
View the week-by-week plan
Week 1 — Atomic structure, formulae and stoichiometry
Week 2 — Bonding, intermolecular forces, states and gases
Week 3 — Enthalpy changes, Hess cycles and reaction energetics
Week 4 — Redox processes and electrochemistry
Week 5 — Equilibria, acids, bases and kinetics
Week 6 — Periodicity, Groups 2 and 17, nitrogen and sulfur
Week 7 — Organic representation, nomenclature, isomerism, alkanes and alkenes
Week 8 — Halogenoalkanes, hydroxy compounds and mechanisms
Week 9 — Carbonyl, carboxylic-acid and nitrogen compounds
Week 10 — Polymerisation, organic synthesis and analytical evidence
Week 11 — Paper 3 observation, measurement, data processing and evaluation
Week 12 — Integrated Paper 1 and 2 problems, correction and progression plan
Practice, feedback and parent visibility
Submitted work is normally returned within three working days. Feedback marks the point at which the reasoning broke down and turns recurring errors into later practice.
The student receives
Focused assignments between live lessons
Human feedback linked to the first broken reasoning step
A clear next practice priority in the learning space
A parent can see
Attendance and completion patterns
Recurring error areas and current priorities
A concise progress summary at agreed checkpoints
Workload and attendance
A typical personalised plan allows about 4 hours each week for calculations, mechanisms, practical processing and corrections; live lesson cadence is agreed individually.
Cadence and lesson times are arranged individually, with review points used to adapt the pathway from evidence of progress.
Questions about this programme
Does Chemistry I cover the complete AS syllabus?
Yes. It is mapped to topics 1–22 of the 2025–2027 9701 syllabus and integrates the skills needed for Papers 1, 2 and 3.
Can a student join before choosing AS only or full A Level?
Yes. Chemistry I is the shared AS foundation. The student's examination year and intended route are confirmed before any progression recommendation.