Blog Posts tagged Gcse

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GCSE Double Award Science and Triple Science GCSEs Explained

by Anita Naik

If you're confused about the choices when it comes to GCSE Science, here's what you need to know.

What are my choices?

It very much depends on what your school can offer you, but the choices at GCSE are as follows:

Double Award Science, also known as Combined Science, is where students study all ...

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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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The Benefits of a Maths Tutor

by Anita Naik

There are many reasons for a child to be tutored in maths. They might need a confidence boost, or are finding the subject tricky or have knowledge gaps that are stopping them from progressing. While all subjects are challenging in their own way, maths remains one of the most sought after tutoring su...

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GCSE Advice for Year 10

by Anita Naik

With lockdown finally easing, comes the inevitable stress of what next for those doing GCSEs in 2021. If you're in year 10 and worried about catching up, plans are afoot but here's what can help.

Talk to your school before the summer break

Year 10 teachers and your school will know the pressure yo...

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The academic Covid-slide and how to avoid it

by Anita Naik

With the pandemic keeping most secondary school students out of school, many are worried about the inevitable COVID grade slide. While it is difficult to assess what missing months of school will realistically mean, research on summer learning loss can offer some ideas.

Summer learning loss often s...

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