Amazon.co.uk Review
The Chemistry CD from the Dorling Kindersley GCSE revision series is designed to run on a Windows (NT5, 95 or 98, or 2000) platform on a PC with at least Pentium 75MHz speed, or on a Macintosh with System 7.6.1 or later. It provides the user with the ability to tailor his revision for particular tiers of Chemistry study within the GCSE framework (including differences for Scotland and Ireland), and distinguishes between the curriculum for 2001 and 2002. The content presentation is straightforward and linked visually. For example, key Physical and Chemical facts--little lessons in themselves--can be pulled from a virtual filing system. These can be printed for off-line study or convenience.
You can create an exam by selecting the proportion of questions in various areas, so that revision can be concentrated on particularly troublesome or complicated area. Questions (and worked examples) feature sensible multiple choice answers--sometimes with multiple answers (identifying electron shells, for example)--and give clear explanations of the correct solution after you have answered. Quicktime 4 is required for driving multimedia components (printing, animation and sound for example), and this is available for installation from the same CD. --Wilf Hey
Manufacturer's Description
GCSE Chemistry is a clear, structured revision programme that covers everything you need to know for your GCSE exam. With interactive tests, past papers, instant feedback and comprehensive coverage of the curriculum, the CD-ROM provides a valuable tool that helps focus revision, provides real exam practice and reinforces classroom study.