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

Owl Tutors on TheSchoolRun.com

We spoke to TheSchoolRun.com about the many benefits of online tuition, something that many students are experiencing for the first time now.

Lawrence 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 prepare for 13 Plus English and Scholarship exams: Understanding 19th Century novels

Josephine is an experienced English teacher and school entrance tutor. Here, she provides 6 clear steps that will allow pupils to breakdown the complex language of the 19th Century novel, which will stand 13 Plus scholarship candidates in good stead.

Josephine May, 2020

Top tips for scoring a 7 on your German IB exam

No matter whether you have chosen to take the German Language B Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL) exam, you will certainly be aiming to achieve the highest possible grade. Many students think that in order to achieve a 7, you must be a genius and have reached a level of German which only native speakers can reach. These simple tricks will help you on your way to acing your exam and achieving that seemingly impossible grade 7.

Maggie April, 2020

How to prepare for the 7 Plus: Five great activities for developing your child’s vocabulary

The 7 Plus composition and comprehension papers will test vocab and grammar. In this blog, Hannah suggests some fun and engaging activities that will help to develop your child's vocab and get them ready to sit the school entrance exam.

Hannah April, 2020

What are the differences between the 7+ and 8+ exam?

Sitting the 7+ and 8+ exam can be a daunting prospect, so it is important that children become familiar with working under strict time constraints before the exam. There is significant competition for entry into schools at both 7+ and 8+. For example, for every one place at Westminster Under or Colet Court, 8 or more boys sit the entrance exam.

Judith April, 2020

How Mindfulness Activities can help with home schooling

As most of us struggle with home schooling (myself included!) we are all facing challenges we never imagined! Mindfulness activities can help children to focus and calm their minds. What better time to dip your toes into the water and explore a range of fun activities which help support emotional well-being for children and adults alike.

Rachel April, 2020

The best English home-learning resources for children aged 5-11 years

For all the new home-classrooms that have sprung up following school closures, Claudia shares her favourite online and interactive English resources for ages 5-11.

Claudia April, 2020

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