Blog Posts tagged Revision

Page 16 of 18

Debate of the week: Should the snow shut our schools?

by Emily

This past week has seen the UK come to a standstill following the heaviest snowfall seen in this country for years. With the Arctic weather showing no signs of halting, the snow has blocked roads and businesses across the country - and, most notable of all, schools and colleges everywhere.

Whilst t...

Read more ›

Tutors: get to know your students

by Emily

Whether you are tutoring long-term or helping students achieve their short-term goals, your style and methods of teaching will vary depending on each individual student. That's why it is imperative, especially in shorter term tutoring, to get to know your pupil as quickly as possible.

Prior to your...

Read more ›

Preparing for mock exams

by Emily

Mock exam season is almost upon us. For many students, this will be their first experience of formal exams, and a prime opportunity to practise for the real thing next summer. How can you as a private tutor help students prepare for their mocks?

In the main, mock GCSEs and A-levels should be treate...

Read more ›

Tutoring students for private exam entry

by Emily

There are many reasons why a student may choose to take exams privately. They may feel they are not reaching their full potential and need extra one-on-one support; they may wish to expand their studies beyond the set curriculum; or, in some cases, they may feel ready to take certain GCSEs or A-leve...

Read more ›

A-Level resit revision techniques

by Emily

If your child is set to resit their A-Levels in January, there are a number of tried and tested techniques they can incorporate into their studies to make life that little bit easier for them.

First of all, the key to successful revision is organisation: make sure your child's revision notes are ar...

Read more ›