Choosing GCSE options is never easy, especially as most students will do 8 - 10 GCSEs. This means your child will need to select a range of subjects, some of which will be compulsory, and others which can reflect their interests. Here's what you need to know.
How should my child choose their subjec...Read more ›Many students feel mocks are a waste of time and add pressure to an already pressurised year. Yet, mocks have an essential purpose in helping you prepare for your real exams, hone your revision methods and understand your exam technique.
Are the mock exams important?Mocks are vital because they t...
Read more ›It's a myth that you can't revise for English Literature GCSE. To pass, you need to know the texts but also have more in-depth knowledge about the themes, literary techniques and language used. All of this will show your understanding of English Literature to the examiners, and this is what your rev...
Read more ›There are many reasons you may want to learn maths again as an adult. Perhaps, you want to help your children with their schoolwork, refresh your knowledge in general or even sit your GCSE or A-Level as an adult. Whatever your reasons, here's what you need to do.
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Read more ›The GCSE English Skills component is now called spoken language. It's mandatory but does not count towards your GCSE grade. However, it's assessed separately at Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
It's an individual talk of approximately 5 minutes, with questions and applicable in all exam boards...
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