Blog Posts under A Level

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Does homework help improve learning?

by Anita Naik

The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...

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The best online learning tools and apps

by Anita Naik

You can't go wrong with online learning tools and apps to make academic life easier and more efficient. These run the gauntlet from revision aids to mind map creators, citation helpers, and tools that help you collaborate with peers and experts. Whatever your academic goals for 2025, here is our pic...

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Revision strategies that work

by Anita Naik

Revision season is here whether you're in Year 11 or Year 13 (or one of the years in between). Studies by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have found that 85% of students struggle to revise.

One reason is that revision is a long process that takes several months, meaning it's to...

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Can I do a degree with two A Levels?

by Anita Naik

Dropping one of your A Levels or not making it through your mocks in one subject doesn't mean you can no longer get a degree or go to university. While most universities require three A-levels, there are things you can do that will help you get into university with two A Levels.

These range from vo...

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Degree or degree apprenticeship?

by Anita Naik

Getting a degree still opens doors, gives you broader career prospects, higher salaries and, in the eyes of many employers, a belief that you are more 'job-ready'. Despite this, students are increasingly concerned that a degree no longer represents good value for money. The Public Attitudes to Highe...

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