Revision Articles and Advice

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Why a Justin Course is for everyone

Revision season can feel overwhelming for anyone鈥攂ut for students with anxiety or those who are neurodivergent, it can be especially intense. Whether it’s ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or just general stress, the idea of sitting down and cramming for hours in a noisy home or pressure-filled school environment doesn鈥檛 exactly inspire confidence. That鈥檚 where 91制片鈥 Read More »

Revision and Exam Boards – How can I help as a parent?

There already is an excellent article on the 91制片 website on how a parent can support their child on a day-to-day basis with ideas on how to revise and support revision(here). This article takes a more strategic overview, explaining how exam boards work and how the planning for exam revision is assisted by the鈥 Read More »

GCSE Results Day Advice

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On 20th August, hundreds of thousands of UK teenagers are finding out their GCSE results. For those who achieved their desired grades, congratulations! However, not everyone will have achieved the results they were hoping for. For parents of teens with disappointing grades, it鈥檚 important to help your teen stay calm and keep everything in perspective鈥 Read More »

Revision Methods for GCSE/IGCSE English Language

When revision seems rather overwhelming or a long task, it can put students off starting. Our tutor, Elizabeth, has put together some methods to make revision more manageable. 5+10 Revision For just 5 minutes or 10 minutes a day, you can build your future towards ambitiously aiming and gaining the GCSE grades you want to鈥 Read More »

English Language Revision and Advice: Years 9 to 13

Exams and how to prepare English Language is compulsory at GCSE level and is fully examined with two papers (except I-GCSE or WJEC as these also include NEA Non Examined Assessments). Most boards use a 5-question paper for both papers. They are graded using the numerical 1 to 9 grading system where a 9 is鈥 Read More »

Use the CALM study tools to upgrade your revision

If you constantly put revision off, consider it may be because the methods you are using are not right for you. Fortunately, there are lots of different strategies you can use that you may not have come across yet. Let’s explore four tools that you can use to transform revision from a chore to something鈥 Read More »

Understanding Examiners鈥 Pet Peeves: Perspective on GCSE and A-Level Success

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The Examiner鈥檚 Role Examiners for the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) are tasked with an immense responsibility: fairly assessing the efforts of students across GCSE and A-Level subjects. While their primary focus is on awarding marks to reflect learners鈥 knowledge and skills, there are recurring issues that repeatedly surface and cause undue frustration. Below, I鈥 Read More »

How Exercise Can Supercharge Your Teen鈥檚 Exam Performance

Exams can be a stressful time for both teens and parents. While study schedules and revision techniques often take centre stage, there鈥檚 one powerful, science-backed tool that is often overlooked听 – Exercise. Exercise is truly the most transformative thing we can do for our brains. Research shows that regular physical activity not only strengthens the鈥 Read More »

How to Create a Study Plan

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Getting into a good study routine early on in the academic year creates a firm foundation for GCSE and A Level exam success. So what does a 鈥済ood study routine鈥 entail? Here are our top tips for Year 10-13 students and their parents: Start early and study through the year Try to allocate some time鈥 Read More »