Students typically do eight to ten GCSEs to have broader choices, and they need excellent grades to meet the entry requirements of top universities. The volume of information they have to study and revise for the GCSE exams is, without a doubt, prodigious, and only through planning is it possible to stay on top of the revision process and revise all the subjects. You can download your free revision timetable templates here to devise a revision plan and learn how to create your own plan. The Components of a Revision Timetable Before creating your timetable, list all topics under each…
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Have you ever watched a glassblower blowing their breath through the tube into the molten glass to create something elegant and practical? That’s you whispering into your child’s ears, and your words can crush or bolster their confidence. So, follow these seven tips to nourish your children and empower them with confidence. 1. Over-Criticism: When Feedback Becomes Harmful There is a fine line between giving feedback and criticising. The common belief is telling what’s right or wrong and sometimes going the extra mile by explaining why. The three-stage Sandwich Model is a popular approach to giving feedback. You start with…
Has your child been more distant recently? Are your attempts to talk to them equivalent to blowing a fuse? Well, this might just be a cry for help. Your child might be entangled by anxiety if you observe the following signs in their behaviour. But there’s nothing to worry about, given that you identify these anxiety signs soon enough and implement an intervention. 1. Physical Symptoms You Might Be Overlooking Anxiety triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response by releasing more adrenaline. The physical symptoms of anxiety can appear as follows: Frequent headaches or stomach aches caused by muscle tension and digestive…
The person you see when looking in a mirror is the only person like you in the whole world, and so is your child. Uniqueness is an intrinsic quality that stays with us forever, but it deserves extra attention in the first five or six years of your child’s life. Your child’s uniqueness can be easily overlooked if you don’t know how to appreciate it, and unfortunately, it’s a window that closes soon. So, how can you celebrate your child’s uniqueness to build confidence in them and create a bright and healthy self-image? Let’s find out. Just one thing: There…
After years of education and hours of training, you think it’s payback time; well, maybe in a perfect world. But here and now, being able to showcase your expertise and promote your qualifications is just as important as gaining them. Your CV is where all your efforts boil down to, and unless you represent yourself properly and adequately, you can’t get the most out of your expertise and qualifications. So, let’s take a look at a tutor CV example to understand how to build one practically. CV vs. Resume: What’s the Real Difference? Before we get to the composition of…
We all know that maths is not a walk in the park, and like it or not, it’s one of the compulsory GCSE subjects too, which means that you must pass the exam. Even if you fail, you must keep retaking until you turn 18. What’s excruciating is that you can’t use a calculator for all GCSE maths papers. The exam consists of three papers. The first paper is designed to test your ability to solve maths problems and perform calculations without the help of a calculator. But with these GCSE maths non-calculator revision tips, you don’t need to worry…
We live in a world where it’s almost impossible to keep up with the inventions and developments in different fields. In some fields (e.g., computer sciences), as you’re learning something new, it might get obsolete. That’s how fast things are moving forward. But are we learning fast enough to pick up the pace? It’s the least we can do to survive in such a rapidly advancing world. Let’s see how. Understanding the Learning Process According to an article by Jan De Houwer, learning refers to a change in our behaviour, which is induced by our interactions with the surrounding environment.…
Finding a job as a private tutor can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have an extensive background in the field. Naturally, employers and clients prefer to work with experienced tutors. So, what can you do to attract employers or clients to your service? You can prove your expertise and impress them by earning tutoring-related certificates. These certificates can also get you promoted if you’re already working as a tutor. But which certificates should you earn? Let’s find out. Select the Ideal Certification Program There are many tutoring certificates, and deciding which best serves your interests depends on your objectives…
The GCSE results day is memorable for you because the GCSE grades determine the next steps you should take in the course of your education and future career. Students usually have mixed feelings on the results day. It is stressful because they know what to expect on GCSE results day. But at the same time, it is thrilling, too. That aside, you don’t want to be caught off guard on one of the most important days of your life. So let’s go over the GCSE results day to get you ready for what’s to happen on this day. GCSE Results…
Exam boards have different specifications and assessment approaches. The style of questions and their values differ from one to another. This can have an impact on your GCSE grades. Many students and parents wonder what is the hardest exam board for GCSE? Well, it’s not that easy to label an exam board as “the hardest.” However, most students see Edexcel as pretty challenging for certain subjects such as STEM. So, what is the hardest GCSE exam board overall? What do the students say? Let’s find out. Popular Opinion About The Hardest Exam Board in UK GCSE students’ opinions about the…