Blog Posts tagged Tutor

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Effective exam revision using your own learning style

by Emily

Did you know that everybody has their own learning style? We all remember and absorb facts and figures in different ways. This isn't something that's always addressed in the classroom at school: you have one teacher teaching in their way, but that may not correspond with the way in which you learn b...

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How to use practice papers for your exams

by Emily

One of the most important and invaluable ways to practise for your exams is to use practice papers. This is a key exam revision technique, whether you are studying for your SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels or even your degree.

You can get hold of practice papers through the websites of qualification awarding ...

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How to deal with exam stress

by Emily

It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels - exam stress can affect everybody. It is completely natural and understandable that you would suffer from stress: after all, there's a lot of work to be done, and your exam results can have a huge bearing on your fut...

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Debate of the week: Tougher exams for Science GCSEs

by Emily

Science education has been under scrutiny over the past few years. According to various experts, not enough pupils are studying the sciences and the subject is not taken seriously enough, with other, newer subjects such as media studies becoming more popular with students.

This time it's the turn o...

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5 online resources for Combined Science tutors

by Emily

Combined Science, otherwise known as Double Award Science, was first brought onto the curriculum in the 1990s as a modern and integrated way to teach the Physics, Biology and Chemistry. It is now very popular with schools as it represents a timetable-friendly way to get all pupils studying Science.

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