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How to support your child's GCSE revision

by Anita Naik

Many parents want to help during exam periods but walk the line between encouragement and stepping back, unsure of how best to assist. It's a challenge, given that GCSEs have changed a fair bit in the last ten years.

For example, critical changes to the Maths GCSE include a greater emphasis on pro...

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Are revision notes helpful?

by Anita Naik

There's much debate about the best way to revise, with an emphasis on active revision techniques. Yet note-taking remains one of the most popular ways for students to revise. We examine whether the method is beneficial and how it works for your child.

There is an idea that revision note-taking is a...

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How to prepare for GCSEs 2024

by Anita Naik

GCSE exams across all exam boards take place during May and June 2024. The first exam starts on 9 May 2024, and the final exam is due on 19 June. With 12 weeks left, here's how to get your exam prep and revision into full swing.

Manage revision anxiety

Procrastinating about revision, worrying ab...

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The best optimal learning strategies for students

by Anita Naik

With the news that handwriting may boost brain connections more than typing, we look at the best optimal learning strategies.

A recent study suggests that handwriting can enhance connectivity across various brain regions, some of which play crucial roles in learning and memory.

In a study publishe...

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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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