Blog Posts tagged Exam

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3 Memorisation Techniques for Studying 

by Christine Chadwick

Any level of education will involve some memorisation of facts, figures and methods in preparation for advancement or exams. Getting those data points to "stick" can be tricky, but it's certainly not impossible: you'll just need a little help. Try these three shortcuts to get more out of your study ...

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6 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for a Maths Test

by Christine Chadwick

Approach maths tests as a continuous and long term process for the best and most lasting results for your student rather than concentrating efforts immediately before each test. Because mastery of mathematical concepts usually has an orderly progression, with more advanced functions relying upon a c...

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Four Reasons a Bright Child May Not Test Well

by Sarah Adams

In the educational system today, exams seem more and more to define achievement. Standardised exams used in primary, secondary school, as well as college exams are used to judge performance, ability and intelligence for many different facets. However, children who do poorly on tests are not necessar...

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Six Ways Cornell Note Taking Can Help You Learn

by Sarah Adams

The popular Cornell Note Taking System AKA "Cornell Notes" comprises "5 R's of note-taking," including recording, reducing, reciting, reflecting, and reviewing, with different sections of the page serving different functions. While the method may initially seem complex, advocates tout the many advan...

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Summer feedback from families

by Sara

Here at First Tutors we love this time of year! Exam results have arrived and we start to receive positive feedback from parents and students. All that hard work has paid off!

Below are a few comments we've received over the past few days about First Tutors and the tutors.

Laura who requested 26 h...

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