AQA A Level Chemistry Revision and Exam Practice by Primrose Kitten, Adam Robbins, Mike Wooster, Alyssa Fox-Charles, Josh Thomas

Title and edition

「Name」: AQA A Level Chemistry — Revision and Exam Practice

「Authors」: Primrose Kitten, Adam Robbins, Mike Wooster, Alyssa Fox-Charles, Josh Thomas.

「Publisher」: Oxford University Press. Publication date: 8 October 2020. ISBN: 9781382008570.

What this book is and who it’s for

This volume is a single-book consolidation of AQA A-level chemistry content and targeted exam practice. It is designed for students preparing for terminal A-level assessment under the AQA specification and for teachers who need a compact, reliable source of worked examples, focused summaries and realistic examination practice. The text aims to balance conceptual clarity with the kind of technique training that converts knowledge into examinable performance.

Structure and pedagogical approach

The book is organized in the familiar tripartite chemistry framework — physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry — with additional sections devoted to required practicals and synoptic links, and a data booklet and periodic table appended for convenience. Each major topic is treated with concise conceptual summaries followed by worked examples that demonstrate the mathematical and reasoning steps examiners expect. The material then progresses to scaffolded practice questions and full exam-style questions for consolidation. This structure supports progressive retrieval practice: learn the concept, see it modelled, practise incrementally, then attempt full papers.

Strengths

1. 「Exam-focused design.」 The exercises are calibrated to AQA assessment objectives: knowledge recall, application, analysis and evaluation. There is explicit attention to the maths that commonly trips students up (stoichiometry, energetics calculations, rate laws, equilibrium constants).
2. 「Concise, clear summaries.」 For revision, the book prioritises crisp statements and high-yield facts rather than long narrative expositions — exactly what you need in the last fortnight before exams.
3. 「Practicals and synoptic links.」 The inclusion of required practicals and explicit synoptic links is especially valuable for modern A-level assessment where integration across topics and practical competency form part of the evaluation.
4. 「Accessible layout for rapid revision.」 The production quality and layout follow Oxford’s “Revise” template: structured headings, worked examples adjacent to practice questions, and clear typographic emphasis on equations and key definitions.

Limitations and caveats

No single revision guide replaces active teaching, lab experience, or past-paper practice under timed conditions. While this book is strong on worked examples and short practice, teachers should supplement it with:

• full past-paper sets (timed) for exam pacing,
• extended problem sets for higher-attaining students, and
• structured practical sessions to develop hands-on competency. Also verify that you are using the correct edition for the AQA specification taught in your centre; the 2020 Oxford Revise edition aligns with the post-2015 AQA framework but always cross-check syllabi for any minor updates.

Practical recommendation

For most students aiming for reliable A-level performance, pair this Oxford Revise guide with: (1) a targeted problem set book or question bank, (2) a set of three to five recent AQA past papers, and (3) teacher-led practical sessions. Teachers may find it very useful as a class revision resource or to assemble bespoke mock papers. Purchasing options are widely available through academic booksellers and mainstream retailers.

Final verdict

「Oxford Revise: AQA A Level Chemistry — Revision and Exam Practice」 is a practically oriented, exam-aware revision guide that does what it claims: it clarifies the essential theory, models problem solving, and supplies disciplined exam practice. It is not a substitute for in-depth teaching or lab experience, but as a compact revision toolkit it is efficient, well structured, and reliable. In other words: buy it if you want fewer surprises in exam season and cleaner scripts to mark. 📘✅

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