Blog Posts under Gcse

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Does homework help improve learning?

by Anita Naik

The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...

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The best online learning tools and apps

by Anita Naik

You can't go wrong with online learning tools and apps to make academic life easier and more efficient. These run the gauntlet from revision aids to mind map creators, citation helpers, and tools that help you collaborate with peers and experts. Whatever your academic goals for 2025, here is our pic...

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Revision strategies that work

by Anita Naik

Revision season is here whether you're in Year 11 or Year 13 (or one of the years in between). Studies by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have found that 85% of students struggle to revise.

One reason is that revision is a long process that takes several months, meaning it's to...

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Everything you need to know about GCSE Art & Design

by Anita Naik

GCSE Art & Design is a challenging subject, but it does have a pass rate of around 78% in the UK. According to Ofqual, Art and Design remains the eighth most popular GCSE subject. If you're considering choosing it as one of your GCSEs, here's what you need to know.

Is GCSE Art & Design hard?

Art...

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GCSE Physics how to pass

by Anita Naik

This year, 44.1% of students who took the GCSE Physics exam achieved grades 7, 8, or 9, the second highest proportion of top grades among the 15 most popular GCSE subjects.

Yet, GCSE Physics is challenging for many students. This is partly because it deals with abstract ideas and problems that requ...

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