Blog Posts tagged Gcse

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Revision countdown to GCSEs 2025

by Anita Naik

With GCSE season fast approaching, getting your child to start their revision early in January will give them four to five months to prepare and be exam-ready.

They need a well-structured, focused, and sustainable revision plan to make the most of this time. Here's how to help them maximise their...

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Revision strategies that work

by Anita Naik

Revision season is here whether you're in Year 11 or Year 13 (or one of the years in between). Studies by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have found that 85% of students struggle to revise.

One reason is that revision is a long process that takes several months, meaning it's to...

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Everything you need to know about GCSE Art & Design

by Anita Naik

GCSE Art & Design is a challenging subject, but it does have a pass rate of around 78% in the UK. According to Ofqual, Art and Design remains the eighth most popular GCSE subject. If you're considering choosing it as one of your GCSEs, here's what you need to know.

Is GCSE Art & Design hard?

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GCSE Physics how to pass

by Anita Naik

This year, 44.1% of students who took the GCSE Physics exam achieved grades 7, 8, or 9, the second highest proportion of top grades among the 15 most popular GCSE subjects.

Yet, GCSE Physics is challenging for many students. This is partly because it deals with abstract ideas and problems that requ...

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How to help your child pass Maths GCSE

by Anita Naik

Maths GCSE remains the subject most students worry about. For some, it's down to the fact it's a complex subject; for others, it's about achieving a top grade to enable them to go on to A-levels.

In 2024, over 100,000 students took the A-level maths exam, making it the first subject to break the 10...

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