Blog Posts tagged Exams

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How to prepare for the 11-plus exam

by Anita Naik

Preparation for the 11-plus exams doesn't need to be stressful or hard. The key is to give your child enough time to study and understand what the exam is and how to help your child study for it.

Whether you're wondering what the 11-plus is, need a tutor or can do it alone, we break down the best s...

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Revision strategies that work

by Anita Naik

Revision season is here whether you're in Year 11 or Year 13 (or one of the years in between). Studies by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have found that 85% of students struggle to revise.

One reason is that revision is a long process that takes several months, meaning it's to...

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Everything you need to know about GCSE Art & Design

by Anita Naik

GCSE Art & Design is a challenging subject, but it does have a pass rate of around 78% in the UK. According to Ofqual, Art and Design remains the eighth most popular GCSE subject. If you're considering choosing it as one of your GCSEs, here's what you need to know.

Is GCSE Art & Design hard?

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GCSE Physics how to pass

by Anita Naik

This year, 44.1% of students who took the GCSE Physics exam achieved grades 7, 8, or 9, the second highest proportion of top grades among the 15 most popular GCSE subjects.

Yet, GCSE Physics is challenging for many students. This is partly because it deals with abstract ideas and problems that requ...

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Managing school anxiety this academic year

by Anita Naik

With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...

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