Homework is painful for many reasons. One, it eats into your non-school time, two, no-one wants to do it and three, it often feels pointless. That said homework has a purpose:
1. It helps to reinforce what's being taught in the classroom.
2. It enables you to actively engage in your child's educat...
Read more ›GCSE maths is a core subject that you need to pass as it's a must-have for higher education qualifications, universities, apprenticeships and a wide range of careers.
Passing maths GCSE requires knowledge of various mathematical basics, as well as more advanced maths theory. The following are all c...
Read more ›The secondary transition can be tricky for a number of reasons, but a key factor is the way subjects are taught in KS3 and KS4.
(1) Know the syllabus. Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 are in KS3. And pupils in years 10 and 11, are in KS4.
(2) KS3/4 subjects are taught by subject specialists, which means...
Read more ›The GCSE English Skills component is now called spoken language. It's mandatory but does not count towards your GCSE grade. However, it's assessed separately at Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
It's an individual talk of approximately 5 minutes, with questions and applicable in all exam boards...
Read more ›Not getting the GCSE results you need for A-Levels and University can feel catastrophic even though are many reasons why you might not have done well. A weak revision plan, lack of subject knowledge and even bad exam techniques can all be to blame. Whatever the reason, don't let it stop you from ...
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