Blog Posts under Exams

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Exams? Start preparing NOW!

by Sara

In a few months time exam season will be here but fortunately there is still plenty of time to prepare for those stressful weeks ahead. What with essay writing, finding a revision strategy, preparing coursework or university applications, the list seems endless.

We all know how hard it can be to ...

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Grammar brought back into focus for exam pupils

by Emily

The days of sloppy grammar at school could be at an end. Teenagers are to be penalised for poor grammar in tough new rules being proposed for GCSEs and A levels. Why are these rules being proposed, and what does your teen need to do in order to meet the strict new grammatical requirements?

A return...

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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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Exam revision: Parental guidance

by Emily

It's getting very close to exam time now, with students up and down the country hitting the books and existing in a bubble of work, work and more work. So whilst the students get down to business, this week's revision piece is for the parents!

Revising for exams is an extremely stressful and potent...

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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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