Finding high-quality books which your child enjoys reading is the first step to ensuring they become good readers and writers. This blog gives some 'must-reads' for children aged 6 to 8. The books listed are both good quality texts and highly popular with children of this age group.
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In this blog, Calum explores the presentation component of the IB's Theory of Knowledge assessment. He gives a detailed overview of the format, outlines the importance of including real-life situations, and offers a helpful guide to choosing the perfect real-life situation to make an excellent presentation.
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Schools are keen to emphasize the importance of wide and ambitious reading for students sitting the 13+. If you are unsure what constitutes ambitious reading for this age group, here are some of the best books for 12-year-olds, along with suggestions for what to read next.
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In this article, Abigail, an experienced teacher and tutor, outlines her top tips to help reluctant readers preparing for 11 plus assessments.
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In the fourth post in his series, Andrew looks at the violence that took place in Charlottesville, USA during August 2017 and investigates how these events may provide examples relevant to A Level politics exam questions on ideology and political ideas.
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In this blog, Laura sets out five ways to help your child prepare for the 7 Plus or 8 Plus school entrance exam and interview. Using these five activities as part of a long-term strategy will build your child's confidence in speaking, reading and writing and ensure their skills and personality shines through on the day.
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A Level Politics requires students to use examples to prove their points, but textbooks cannot cover recent events. In the second post in his series detailing how to use recent events in the exam, Andrew looks again at the EU referendum, this time thinking about how it can be used in the UK Politics side of the course.
In this post, rather than take a single event and examine it in relation to various topics, Andrew looks at the issue of presidentialism across Theresa May’s time as Prime Minister and explores how it may provide examples relevant to A Level politics.
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A Level Politics requires students to use examples to prove their points. Textbooks include some examples, but cannot cover recent events. In this post, Andrew shows how the EU referendum can be used as an example in the UK government section of the exam. A second blog covers the same topic in relation to the UK Politics part of the course.
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The decision to home school your child can be a tricky one. This blog post outlines the pros and cons of home education to help you make the right choice.
A Level Politics requires students to use examples to prove their points, but textbooks cannot cover recent events. In the third post in his series detailing how to use recent events in the exam, Andrew looks again at the EU referendum, this time thinking about how it is relevant to the ‘Political ideas’ topic.
In this blog, Calum sets out the principle ideas and terminology of the Theory of Knowledge course, a mandatory part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. He de-mystifies some of the language used in the ToK and explains the way that ToK works, giving a clear guide to students seeking to understand the basics of the course.
There is much mystery and misinformation surrounding this seemingly obscure qualification offered by CIE. This short article sets out to explain exactly what Pre-U is and how it works, with a particular focus on its Modern Foreign Languages provision.
In this post, Andrew examines Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle of January 2018. This reshuffle provides some useful insights into the core executive in Britain.
In this blog post, Alan offers some expert advice and tips on coming up with a great IB Physics IA idea. Making sure you fully understand the IA requirements is a great place to start, along with picking a topic that really interests you.
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The global pandemic has highlighted how vital our healthcare system is. Here at Owl Tutors, we are delighted to offer a discount to NHS employees for online tuition.
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Are you hoping for your daughter to win one of the 120 places at JAGS at 11+? Read on!
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Are you hoping for your son to win one of the places at Kings College Wimbledon at 8+? This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process, from registration to the assessment day itself.
In this article, John, an experienced teacher, explores the pros and cons of using Wikipedia. Whether you are a student at school, college or university, you will find a range of practical points you will need to consider, as well as ethical considerations. So, can Wikipedia be considered a reliable source? Read on to find out!
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