Blog Posts under Gcse

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Inspiring popular science books to read now 

by Anita Naik

It's not always easy to get students to love science. Many feel intimidated by the breadth of the subject, believing it's only for those with scientific minds. Some attempt to avoid the subject entirely and others see it as a topic to simply get through!

Yet, science allows students to gain a clear...

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Why study A-level Maths?

by Anita Naik

A-level Mathematics is currently the most popular A-level in the UK taken by students who go on to university. In 2020 around 95,000 students took A-level maths, up 2.5% from 2019, with just over 15,000 also taking A-level Further Maths. If you want to study A-level Maths, here's what you need to kn...

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How to pass GCSE Maths

by Anita Naik

Passing your GCSE maths is essential for several reasons, from getting into Sixth Form to obtaining a university place and even helping your land your future job. Whether you're in year 11 and working towards GCSE teacher assessment or Years 9 and 10 and working towards your GCSE exam here's what yo...

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How to Keep Studying in Challenging Times

by Anita Naik

With the news that secondary schools aren't returning until mid-January (at the earliest), and university students even later, it can be hard to stay motivated. Reasons to keep studying are obvious, mocks, exams, GCSE and A-Level prep, but staying motivated in challenging times is hard. Here's how y...

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How to create a mock revision timetable

by Anita Naik

Mock exams have taken on more urgency this year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Even with news of a vaccine, schools are emphasising the importance heavily in case there's a repeat of this year's GCSE and A-Level predictions.

It's just one reason why schools have increasingly used mock exams to ...

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