Blog Posts tagged Maths

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Should students study over the summer?

by Anita Naik

Summer learning loss, also known as "summer slide," refers to the tendency for students to lose some of the academic gains they made during the previous school year over the summer break. Studies have shown that students can lose approximately one to two months of learning over the summer break, par...

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How to get into engineering 

by Anita Naik

To pursue a career in engineering, selecting the right GCSEs, T-levels or A-levels is crucial as they lay the foundation for further education and career opportunities. It's a competitive area but a large one with over 7000+ engineering degrees offered in the UK. Here's what you need to know.

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The best STEM activities for kids

by Anita Naik

If you're stuck for what to do this Easter break, STEM activities offer a valuable opportunity for children to develop skills, that will help to deepen their understanding of STEM subjects. Here are some of the best ideas to help foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

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How to improve your maths skills as an adult learner

by Anita Naik

If you're looking to improve your maths skills, look no further. We round up the best free resources, courses and qualifications to make use of as an adult maths learner.

March 14 is International Day of Mathematics (IDM), also known as Pi Day. This day helps promote the importance of maths and its...

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Retaking your Maths GCSE

by Anita Naik

More than 167,000 students in England received grade 3 or lower on their maths paper, about 21,000 more than in 2022, meaning thousands will be resitting their maths GCSE exams this year or next.

In England, students need maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for further study - ye...

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