Reviews

Education in Chemistry Review September 1999

CARE (Chemistry Assessment and Revision Exercises)

This is an excellent resource that will be well used by busy teachers. The software is specifically targetted at the chemistry components of the NEAB (AQA) suite of GCSE science syllabuses but would prove useful for similar courses.

The CD-ROM is easily installed and reveals a range of readily accessible features. The chemistry is covered by over 100 worksheets on which students answer directly as well as equivalent copy sheets which they can copy out and complete. Higher level and single subject material is clearly distinguished, and answers and mark schemes are provided. A split-screen facility allows the contents list and individual pages to be viewed at the same time and a key word index permits searches for relevant assessment sheets that can be printed without difficulty.

The format of the exercises is traditional with emphasis on on recall of information. They do provide, however, a readily available resource for routine practice within and outside of the classroom. They could also be used to monitor and support the needs of individual students. The exercises might also be valuable at A-level to check on prior learning before extending specific topics.

D. Denby