Blog Posts tagged Exams

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Does private tuition really boost exam grades?

by Anita

We're delighted to say, that of the families we surveyed after this year's GCSE and A-Level results, 80% said that they believe private tuition definitely helped them improve their grades.

And to back it up, we asked the families we surveyed to outline their estimated grades and actual grades to ...

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Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 2

by Emily

Following on from Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 1, here are three more ways to ensure your child is going into their GCSE years with confidence:

1. Choose a good mix of subjects. For the first time in their academic career, your child actually has a say in which subjects they want to ...

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Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 1

by Emily

GCSEs are the first set of exams which have an influence on a pupil's career. Successful results enable pupils to take their pick of A-level subjects, and the top universities like to see a stream of A*s and As when it comes to GCSEs on UCAS forms.

With that in mind, it's so important to prepare yo...

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Exam revision audits

by Emily

Whether you're doing GCSE's, A-levels, Key Stage exams or degree exams, the finishing line is in sight. Even though you're nearly there, there is still some revision work that you can undertake to help boost your chances of success.

Around this time in the exam and revision process, it is really us...

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Nerves of steel

by Emily

This week, we continue our revision tips and tricks series with a look at how to control something that can potentially ruin all of your good work - exam nerves!

If you've ever seen X Factor, you'll know that even the most talented of performers can let nerves overtake their auditions. When the pre...

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