Blog Posts tagged Exam

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How a tutor can help if you didn't get the grades you wanted

by Anna Michaelidou

Those all important results have just been published and you look down at the grades with a mixture of emotions; hope, anxiety, fear, excitement. Many, many students will have felt that feeling of despair as they realise that one of more of the grades was not as good as they would have hoped. So, wh...

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The best free 11plus resources

by Anna Michaelidou

The 11+ test is popular with parents hoping to get their child into a grammar school and parents are always asking us here at First Tutors, and our tutors, for the best resources to help prepare their child for this test.

The 11+ examination is taken by in the beginning of year 6 by some pupils a...

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6 top tips to help children prepare for entrance exams

by Anna Michaelidou

Entrance exams! Just those two words are enough to send shivers down a parent's back. Entrance exams are everywhere. They are used by some private schools, for grammar schools, for some colleges and selective universities. And many children and students often feel the pressure when they are expected...

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What is the Year 1 Phonics Test?

by Anna Michaelidou

We all know how important it is for children to learn literacy. And early learning of the phonics has become a very important part of a child's reading journey. The Phonics Screening test was first launched by the Department of Education in June 2012 and schools will administer the test the week beg...

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What is involved in the Year 6 SATs?

by Anna Michaelidou

The Key stage 2 SAT's are given to help both teachers and parents understand how well a child is doing compared to their peers and better understand their strengths and weaknesses. The SAT's are compulsory for all seven year old children (Key Stage 1) and all eleven year old children (Key Stage 2). ...

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