Reviewer and author

Dr Torben Smith

PhD organic chemist, experienced A-level Chemistry teacher and former faculty leader.

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Professional background

Torben has taught A-level Chemistry for more than 20 years, including AQA and OCR A, and has led Chemistry and wider faculties. He now works as a specialist online A-level Chemistry tutor.

Why review books?

Students and parents often buy several resources that perform the same job while missing the resource they actually need. A good recommendation should consider specification fit, explanation quality, question design, answer accuracy, timing and whether the school already supplies an equivalent.

Editorial position

Reviews are independent. Affiliate commission may be earned from some purchases, but books are selected before links are created. Weaknesses, errors and unnecessary sections are stated where known.

Private tutoring

Torben's separate tutoring service is available at A-Level Chemistry Tutoring. The resource recommendations on this site do not assume that a student needs private tuition.