Blog Posts tagged Exam

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5 revision methods to try

by Anita Naik

With revision season comes a range of revision methods that go beyond note-taking. Here are five of the best that help with retention, memorisation and retrieval.

Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing intervals of time. The ide...

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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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How to revise for your post Christmas mock exams

by Anita Naik

If you have mocks looming post-Christmas, you're not alone. Thousands of GCSE and A-level students will have mocks in January and February. And while it's hard to have to study through the winter break, here's how to keep the momentum going.

Mock exams may seem like a waste of time, but they play a...

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Helping your child choose their GCSE options

by Anita Naik

It's never too early to start considering your child's GCSE options. Year 9 students typically choose their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) options during the spring term (January to March). While students are provided with information, guidance, and support from teachers and schoo...

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5 online resources for 13+ (Common Entrance Exam)

by Emily

The last main gatepost of the entrance exam world is the Common Entrance Exam for children aged 13. Normally taken by pupils whose junior schools go up to age 12, this is also a very popular exam amongst boarding schools. Here are some resources to help you and your budding teen conquer the Common E...

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