We live in a world where academic success is measured by the results of formal testing. So, it's normal for students to feel some anxiety and panic before an exam. However, if your child's panic gets out of control, it can negatively affect their performance, no matter how hard they have revised. Wi...
Read more ›Sometimes even with the best-laid plans, things go wrong. If your mock grades have come in lower than expected, here's what you need to do.
Don't let panic get the better of youIt's easy to panic when your mock results come in, and your grades are lower than expected. There are several things...
Read more ›If you received a grade on a test, assignment, or paper that you feel is in error, you should definitely approach the instructor or professor to discuss and clarify the issue. You may find a mistake has been made and receive a more palatable grade. At the very least you can explore what made your ef...
Read more ›With results day impending, nerves are high. Much of your time will have been spent in lectures, revising,preparing for and sitting your exams. Results day is just around the corner and you are probably hoping for your expected grades for your long awaited place at university.
But what do you do if...
Read more ›Education experts have argued that homework is 'completely pointless', says The Guardian.
Mr Bennett, director of the ResearchEd conference announced, "I'm not anti homework- it can be a useful tool - but too often it's an exercise in back covering, or box ticking, with no real thought for the educ...
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