Blog Posts tagged Iq

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How to Give Constructive Criticism

by Christine Chadwick

The art of constructive criticism is to provide a critique to help the other person improve, without making them feel attacked. There are several things you need to take into consideration when providing critical feedback, such as the time and place. You should focus on the situation and actionable ...

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10 Ways to Catch Up Academically on the Weekend

by Sarah Adams

Too many students are overwhelmed by their first breath of freedom. With dropout rates at 30% after just one year at university . We've put together some tips to help you prepare for exams all year round.

Your workload will include taking notes in lectures (pro tip: write them longhand) (pro tip: d...

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Child Genius of the Year 2015

by Sarah Adams

Celebrating the extraordinary lives of gifted children and their families - the hit documentary series is back!

Production company Wall To Wall is once again searching to find the country's most brilliant young minds to take part in Channel 4's 'Child Genius' documentary series and competition.

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Tutor and Client etiquette - We'd love to hear your thoughts

by First Tutors

This week Prof Coates, a notable academic in the field of English language and linguistics, stirred up debate when she suggested that the use of "Miss" to address teachers in the classroom is a bit of a shocker when one considers that male teachers are typically referred to as "Sir." She observed ...

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Child Genius of the Year 2014

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Is your child a marvel at maths or a whizz with words? Web-coding whizzkid or strategic game supremo? Novelist, blogger or persuasive public speaker? Business brain or ingenious inventor?

If you know a 5-12* year old who would relish meeting like-minded bright young children...and if he or she woul...

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