Five steps to improve your internet connection for online tutoring

A bad internet connection can be frustrating for both student and tutor when tuition is taking place online. Following these 5 simple steps can dramatically improve the quality of connection and allow students to connect with the world's best tutors, wherever they may be!

Lawrence October, 2016 2 Comments

How to tackle an unseen text in English Literature

In this blog, top English tutor Isabel demystifies the unseen text and sets out 5 simple steps that will help you to demonstrate how you have mastered the art of practical criticism. As obvious as it sounds, reading the text is a great place to start! Students can often panic and put pen to paper before really understanding the text in question.

Isabel October, 2016

The 7 Benefits of Hiring a Qualified Teacher as Tutor

Choosing a tutor can be a very personal and highly-involved process. Parents are overwhelmed with choices, ranging from teachers that tutor part-time, full-time tutors, and even university students looking to earn some much-needed cash. In this article, our top Chemistry tutor Carl lists 7 reasons why choosing a qualified teacher is the best option to help your child achieve academic success.

Carl October, 2016

How to get a Level 7 in IB Diploma Chemistry: Part 2

In this blog - the second of a three-part series - Carl sets out the next four of 12 top strategies that will help you secure a Level 7 in your IB Diploma Chemistry. Last time, we looked at the importance of being an independent learner and putting in the effort to understand everything you’re taught. In part 2, we’ll look at how you can test that understanding, some advice for choosing an IA, and why understanding Assessment Objectives is important.

Carl October, 2016

Why should I study English literature?

If you decide to study English literature beyond GCSE, it is important that you ask yourself "why" and justify your choice. Whether you are a bookworm wanting to pursue your love of literature, or see the subject as a way to develop your communication skills, there really is no right answer.

Isabel October, 2016

8 ways to ace Physics!

Physics can be a particularly difficult subject to master. To get that top grade, organisation and reading around the topic are key. Most importantly, never be afraid to ask for help - the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

Nick October, 2016

8 ways to ace your IB Business Management

If you're studying IB Business Management and aiming for top grades, the key is to think like a business leader: question decisions, find solutions to business problems and get your head around the figures. In this blog, Dan sets out 8 top tips that will set you on your way to achieving a 7 in your IB Business Management.

Dan September, 2016

How to get a Level 7 in IB Physics: 7 top tips

Achieving a Level 7 in IB Physics is by no means easy. But following these 7 simple tips - set out by our top Physics tutor Nick - could get you well on your way.

Nick September, 2016

Medimatters – IB Business Case Study Nov 2016

Summary:

People: Six former IB students in their mid 20s.
Product: An app that uses the smartphone to help identify insect bites. If they are dangerous, then it would send a message to right healthcare professional.
Progress: Discover that camera on smartphone needs a lens, so product becomes a service and physical good.
Market: Healthcare professionals and in Brazil before expanding.
Challenges:
> Launch quickly and then refine or launch when completed
> Need finance
> Location of lens production, method of production
> Copyright of ideas
> How to grow market
> How to reach market
> Business experience.

Dan September, 2016 2 Comments

How to get an A Star on A-Level Maths

To paraphrase an old joke, “you gotta practice”. There are no shortcuts to getting an A-Star in any subject, and this article doesn't offer any. Rather, the intention is to share some things I’ve learnt in my time tutoring A-Level Maths. The only way to the top grades is hard work, and this will need to be started well before exam season.

Mike September, 2016 9 Comments

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