Blog Posts under A Level

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Why study A-level Maths?

by Anita Naik

A-level Mathematics is currently the most popular A-level in the UK taken by students who go on to university. In 2020 around 95,000 students took A-level maths, up 2.5% from 2019, with just over 15,000 also taking A-level Further Maths. If you want to study A-level Maths, here's what you need to kn...

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How to pass A-Level Geography

by Anita Naik

Geography A-Level works best if you have a strong interest in the subject. This is because as an A-Level, it's a demanding area of study and to pass it, you need to show you are adept at writing essays, analysing data and explaining a range of ideas from erosion to globalisation and ecology. Here's ...

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How to Keep Studying in Challenging Times

by Anita Naik

With the news that secondary schools aren't returning until mid-January (at the earliest), and university students even later, it can be hard to stay motivated. Reasons to keep studying are obvious, mocks, exams, GCSE and A-Level prep, but staying motivated in challenging times is hard. Here's how y...

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How to create a mock revision timetable

by Anita Naik

Mock exams have taken on more urgency this year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Even with news of a vaccine, schools are emphasising the importance heavily in case there's a repeat of this year's GCSE and A-Level predictions.

It's just one reason why schools have increasingly used mock exams to ...

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How to Revise the Right Way

by Anita Naik

Studies have found that most students are drawn to ways of revising that don't help them. It's partly down to the fact revision is rarely taught and this, in turn, can sabotage study efforts for an exam. If you're currently studying for mocks here's how to revise the right way.

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