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The combination of remote learning and many months of disruption means that many GCSE year students aren’t sure where they are with their studies. To
Study techniques
Category: Study techniques
Going the distance: Making the most of remote learning with Tom Rose
It’s quite incredible how quickly our teens adapt to their environment. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly they can cotton on to a
The Learning Parent: Applying principles of retrieval practice at home, with Patrice Bain
We want our children to do well. Naturally. We parents have been through school, done homework and revised for exams. Even if that can feel
Revising GCSE revision: Reframing the idea of exam preparation from short fix to long term, with Dawn Cox
It’s not unusual for students to wait until exams are almost upon them before revising. “Don’t stress, there’s loads of time” is certainly something parents
Making Maths Count: Overcoming barriers to master Maths GCSE with Dani Quinn
Could Maths be the Marmite of the Education world? Students seem to either love it or loathe it. They get it or they struggle. So,
Taking Stock of the Mock: What dry run exams are – and are not – good for with Adam Boxer
There’s something poetically ironic about calling these dry run exams “mocks”. For many parents, this is the time when our children make a mockery of
English Proper: The importance of revising for English GCSEs with Jennifer Webb
When it comes to most exam subjects, most teens seem consider that revision is mostly about retaining facts and figures. For many , therefore, revising
Ep 9 Testing Times: Retrieval Practice and its role as a GCSE study technique with Kate Jones
As parents we’re often confronted with situations where our teens will tell us: “I don’t know how to” or “I’m just no good at remembering
“Planning to succeed”: Managing studying and revising at home
Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks about how his straightforward approach to managing studying works. He’s going to outline the 5 steps
The sounds of revision – tune in or tune out?
Is playing music while you’re revising a good idea or is silence really golden? Some swear it helps, while others need absolute, convent-like quiet study.
