Exams are nearly upon us, and like many parents, you are probably wondering how to help your child without stressing them. While exam stress is a common problem for students of all ages, it can manifest in various ways, including anxiety, worry, and even physical symptoms like headaches and stomach ...
Read more ›According to a new survey commissioned by National Numeracy*, though the majority of us feel we are good at maths, we are typically overestimating our skills. Though nearly half (45%) of those surveyed rated their numeracy as good, they scored less than three out of five on the numeracy test, coming...
Read more ›If you're finding it hard to revise, you are not alone. Over half of all students find revision a problem, from lack of motivation to procrastination, worry and lack of knowledge on how to revise. If that's you, we can help. Here's how to solve four of the major revision problems.
If you have no mo...Read more ›GCSE English Language is all about showing that you understand English and how it's constructed. This means it's less about content and more about writing skills, analysis of different texts, good vocabulary and grammar, all of which means you need to practice, read and revise. Here's what will help...
Read more ›Good note-taking skills have many benefits for students, from improving active listening to comprehension and retention. Yet, many students only record around a third of important lessons and lecture notes.
This is because note-taking is a tricky method. Not only do you have to listen, but then you...
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