It's getting very close to exam time now, with students up and down the country hitting the books and existing in a bubble of work, work and more work. So whilst the students get down to business, this week's revision piece is for the parents!
Revising for exams is an extremely stressful and potent...
Read more ›It helps to have all sorts of tips and tricks up your sleeve when it comes to exam revision. Using varied techniques keeps things interesting and keeps you and your brain engaged and on your toes.
One of the most commonly used memory aids is mnemonics. A mnemonic device is a verbal mind memory lear...
Read more ›Did you know that everybody has their own learning style? We all remember and absorb facts and figures in different ways. This isn't something that's always addressed in the classroom at school: you have one teacher teaching in their way, but that may not correspond with the way in which you learn b...
Read more ›One of the most important and invaluable ways to practise for your exams is to use practice papers. This is a key exam revision technique, whether you are studying for your SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels or even your degree.
You can get hold of practice papers through the websites of qualification awarding ...
Read more ›It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels - exam stress can affect everybody. It is completely natural and understandable that you would suffer from stress: after all, there's a lot of work to be done, and your exam results can have a huge bearing on your fut...
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