{"id":35003,"date":"2026-03-13T14:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/times.edu.vn\/?p=35003"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:20:32","slug":"igcse-chemistry-study-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/times.edu.vn\/en\/igcse\/igcse-chemistry-study-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"IGCSE Chemistry Study Plan for 2026: A Simple Revision Guide for Better Exam Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

An IGCSE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Chemistry study plan<\/strong>\u00a0is a structured 30-day (or scalable 3\u20136 month) roadmap that uses the Syllabus 0620<\/strong>\u00a0as a checklist to systematically cover core content\u2014atomic structure, bonding, Quantitative chemistry<\/strong>, the Periodic Table<\/strong>, Acids and bases<\/strong>, Electrolysis<\/strong>, Rate of reaction<\/strong>, and organic chemistry.<\/p>\n

It prioritizes early mastery of the mole concept and calculation routines, then reinforces understanding through timed past-paper practice and mark-scheme language. A strong plan also protects the practical component with weekly experimental-technique drills and structured analysis of ion and gas tests. The result is a disciplined revision schedule<\/strong>\u00a0that converts knowledge into predictable exam performance under time pressure.<\/p>\n

The Ultimate 30 Day IGCSE Chemistry Study Plan (Syllabus 0620)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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An IGCSE Chemistry study plan<\/strong>\u00a0is not just a calendar\u2014it is a controlled system that links the Syllabus 0620<\/strong>\u00a0checklist, targeted concept mastery, and mark-scheme-driven exam technique into one predictable routine.<\/p>\n

Based on our years of practical tutoring at Times Edu, the fastest improvements come when students stop \u201cre-reading chapters\u201d and start training the exact skills the papers reward: Precise definitions, structured explanations, and reliable calculations under time pressure.<\/p>\n

Before you begin, anchor your plan in how Cambridge [1]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0assesses you. For 0620, Extended-route candidates take Paper 2 (40 marks, 45 minutes, 30%)<\/strong>, Paper 4 (80 marks, 1h15, 50%)<\/strong>, and Paper 5 or Paper 6 (40 marks, 20%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A critical detail most students overlook in the 2026 exam cycle is that from March 2026<\/strong>\u00a0Cambridge is updating question paper layout\/formatting for accessibility, while the assessment content, demand, and question types do not change<\/strong>.
\nThat means your exam technique should be built on mark schemes and command words\u2014not on the \u201clook\u201d of older PDFs.<\/p>\n

Paper Strategy Table (What to Train Each Day)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/strong><\/th>\nWhat It Rewards Most<\/strong><\/th>\nCommon Student Trap<\/strong><\/th>\nDaily Training Method<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 2\/1 MCQ<\/td>\nFast recall + elimination + simple Quantitative chemistry<\/td>\nOverthinking and changing correct answers<\/td>\n15\u201325 min timed sets + error log<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 4\/3 Theory<\/td>\nStructured explanations + calculations + correct terms<\/td>\nVague wording and missing key points<\/td>\nMark-scheme phrases + 2-question drills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 6\/5 Practical<\/td>\nPlanning, variables, data, analysis, ion tests<\/td>\nTreating it as \u201cless important\u201d<\/td>\nExperiment-method templates + analysis practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This revision schedule<\/strong>\u00a0is designed for 30 days, but it also scales to 3\u20136 months by stretching each block into a week. If you have 3\u20136 months, you repeat the same cycle more slowly and add more past papers; the structure remains identical.<\/p>\n

30-Day Revision Schedule (High Control, No Cramming)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day<\/strong><\/th>\nCore Focus<\/strong><\/th>\nNon-Negotiable Tasks<\/strong><\/th>\nPast Paper Target<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nSyllabus 0620 map<\/td>\nBuild checklist + baseline quiz<\/td>\n10 MCQ diagnostic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAtomic structure<\/td>\nDefinitions + isotopes + ions<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nElectron arrangement<\/td>\nShell model + ion formation<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nBonding I<\/td>\nIonic vs covalent, properties<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBonding II<\/td>\nMetallic + structure\/property links<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nFormulae<\/td>\nEmpirical\/molecular + naming<\/td>\nCalculation set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nQuantitative chemistry I<\/td>\nMole, Mr, moles-to-mass<\/td>\nPaper 4 calc pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nQuantitative chemistry II<\/td>\nLimiting reagent + % yield<\/td>\nTimed mixed calcs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nQuantitative chemistry III<\/td>\nConcentration + titration math<\/td>\n2 full Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nPeriodic Table I<\/td>\nGroups trends, explanations<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nPeriodic Table II<\/td>\nHalogens + displacement<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nPeriodic Table III<\/td>\nTransition metals + catalysis<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nMetals<\/td>\nReactivity, extraction, corrosion<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nElectrolysis I<\/td>\nIons, electrodes, products<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nElectrolysis II<\/td>\nHalf-equations, molten vs aqueous<\/td>\nPaper 4 Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nAcids and bases I<\/td>\npH, indicators, salts<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nAcids and bases II<\/td>\nTitrations + ionic equations<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nChemical reactions<\/td>\nRedox, precipitation, tests<\/td>\nMixed Q set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nRate of reaction<\/td>\nCollision theory, graphs, catalysts<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nEnergetics<\/td>\nExo\/endo, energy profiles<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nReversible reactions<\/td>\nEquilibrium ideas (as per syllabus)<\/td>\nPaper 4 Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nAir and water<\/td>\nPollution, Haber\/Contact overview<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nOrganic I<\/td>\nHomologous series, alkanes\/alkenes<\/td>\n2 structured Qs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nOrganic II<\/td>\nAlcohols, acids, polymers<\/td>\n20 MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nAnalysis<\/td>\nFlame tests, ions\/gases, chromatography<\/td>\nPaper 6 drills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nExperimental techniques<\/td>\nVariables, reliability, hazards<\/td>\nPaper 6 timed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nFull Paper 2<\/td>\nTimed + strict marking<\/td>\nFull Paper 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nFull Paper 4<\/td>\nTimed + mark scheme mapping<\/td>\nFull Paper 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nFull Paper 6\/5<\/td>\nTimed + method templates<\/td>\nFull practical paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nTargeted repair day<\/td>\nRe-do errors + definitions sprint<\/td>\nMini-mock sections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This plan assumes 2.5\u20134 hours\/day. If you have less time, keep the same structure and reduce question volume, but do not remove the daily error-log review.<\/p>\n

How to Use the Syllabus 0620 as a Daily Checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From our direct experience with international school curricula, high scorers treat the syllabus as a contract. The Cambridge syllabus clearly separates Core<\/strong>\u00a0versus Supplement<\/strong>\u00a0expectations, and your plan must reflect whether you are entered for Core (Papers 1\/3) or Extended (Papers 2\/4).<\/p>\n

Use a three-level tracking system:<\/p>\n