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Imagine it is the day of your first Physics GCSE exam. You sit in an exam hall and nervously look up at the clock, watching the seconds tick by. There is a nervous energy in the room, and it is a little bit too quiet considering how many people are crammed into such a small鈥� Read More »
Exams can be challenging, especially when you struggle with a particular subject. The pressure to perform well can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can overcome these challenges and succeed. Understanding the Challenge The first step in overcoming struggles with a subject is acknowledging the challenge. It鈥檚 normal to find certain鈥� Read More »
Advice for Students Attending 91制片 Day Courses Understanding the Purpose: 91制片 courses are designed to complement what you’re learning at school. These sessions are not a substitute for your regular classes but an enhancement. The tutors aim to cover popular topics and clarify any misconceptions, focusing on exam skills like decoding questions and鈥� Read More »
Exam Boards & Papers English Literature is a standard exam at GCSE level, taken with English Language, resulting in a double award for both English exams. It is fully examined with two papers (except I-GCSE or WJEC as these also include NEA Non-Examined Assessments). Most boards use an essay style question paper for both papers鈥� Read More »
Exams are an integral part of academic life, often bringing a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Effective preparation can transform this anxiety into confidence, leading to better performance and outcomes. Understanding the Importance of Preparation Before we delve into specific strategies, it鈥檚 crucial to understand why preparation is so important. Preparation not only helps reinforce鈥� Read More »
Why is A Level Biology so tricky? If you鈥檙e a parent of a child who鈥檚 studying A Level Biology, you have probably seen them reading a massive textbook, and lugging it back and forth between home and school. And it鈥檚 true – A Level Biology is incredibly content heavy. Students are not only expected to鈥� Read More »
Having worked as a maths teacher, and a 91制片 maths tutor for several years, I use the end of June and the first two weeks of July to mark GCSE Maths exam papers for the two largest exam boards. I won鈥檛 name them, but we only have four and two of them are much鈥� Read More »
Many Economics students in year 12 can struggle to grasp the basic concepts and theories as it is often a new subject for them, having never had the opportunity to study the subject previously at GCSE. It can be overwhelming to hear lots of new concepts and theories, along with having to draw and adapt鈥� Read More »
Tips and Resources for A Level Geographers from our expert tutor, Joel. As a teacher since 1997, I鈥檝e lived with the growth of the internet and the massive number of resources and ideas available for teachers and students. It鈥檚 hard to keep track of them all, and the 鈥榖ookmarks鈥� on my internet browser have become鈥� Read More »
Our expert tutor, David, explains how the Duke of Edinburgh award can really help students grow, academically and personally. Introduction The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a globally recognized program that encourages young people to develop essential life skills through a series of challenges and activities. Available at three levels鈥擝ronze, Silver, and Gold鈥攖he award鈥� Read More »
