Category: GCSE

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Cracking open the egg – approaching the ‘unseen text’ without fear

In this blog, Graham, an experienced teacher and tutor, takes us through a unique approach to tackling 'unseen' texts for A-Level and GCSE English. You will see that six simple questions can crack open even the toughest of texts. Read on if you need help with unseen texts. Or if you like eggs

Graham July, 2021

GCSE English: Getting Started

In this blog post, tutor and teacher Graham provides an overview of GCSE English, explaining its format and content as well as exploring its development and new innovations. It's a great place to start if you are looking to learn more about GCSE English.

Graham July, 2021

GCSE Maths: Getting Started

In this blog post, tutor and teacher Simon provides an overview of GCSE Mathematics, explaining its format and content as well as exploring its development and new innovations. It's a great place to start if you are looking to learn more about GCSE maths.

Simon June, 2021

Revising for your Mocks: The Role of Past Papers

Simon continues his series on mock exam revision with this post on the role of past papers, and how they can help to bring focus and unity of purpose to revision in what has otherwise, for most students, been a very disjointed academic year.

Simon March, 2021

Getting the most out of your Mocks

With mock exams playing an especially important role this year, Simon (a qualified Maths teacher and Owl Tutor) offers some useful guidelines for students gearing up for mock exams in the next few months.

Simon March, 2021

How to get top marks in your GCSE Maths Exams: Tactics for success

It may now be some time until the next Maths GCSE exams take place. But this is your early opportunity to start thinking about exam tactics! Raj offers lots of tips on preparing for the Maths GCSE exams that will help you on your path to success.

Raj June, 2020

Know your Examiner: How to get top marks in your GCSE or A-Level Maths exams

If you are studying towards a qualification in Maths (be it GCSE or A-Level), it will pay off to get into the mind of your examiner. This blog offers insider intel into how examiners mark papers. You will also find a few hints from Raj on certain words you're likely to come across in Maths exams, and what they mean.

Raj June, 2020

How to “adapt” to life outside of school

This is a guest post written by Maud from "Adapt", a free revision timetable app which helps you create and keep on top of your A-level & GCSE revision plan. With many students around the world currently experiencing homeschooling, the app can be a handy tool to help structure your day!

Maud May, 2020 2 Comments

How to get top marks in GCSE and A-Level Spanish: Developing skills in listening and reading

In this article, Ana gives some tips on how to improve your Spanish listening and reading skills during lockdown through five different free online resources. If you can’t go to Spain, let Spain come to you!

Ana April, 2020

All is not lost: Why the cancellation of exams is a valuable learning opportunity itself

A-Level, GCSE and IB exams set to take place in Spring/Summer 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. In this blog, Jen sets out why all is not lost for affected students, who are understandably disappointed.