Parents sometimes wonder whether home-schooling is the right choice for their children’s education, especially with the practice becoming more popular in recent years. So, what prompts parents to make the decision? 1. Quality or Style of Education A lot of parents choose to opt for home-schooling after they have tried traditional schools and found fault …
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For many children (and inevitably, their parents), homework creates anxiety. Given that homework is a considerably large aspect of children’s education, it can become overwhelming. If you’ve been struggling to get your child focused and motivated to complete homework and other coursework, be reassured that you’re not alone. On the bright side, homework time doesn’t …
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For nearly all Year 6 children, SATs preparation takes centre stage in their lives: at school during classes, when working on homework assignments, and even at home. While naturally, schoolwork plays the most prominent role in preparation, parents still have an important contribution to make to their children’s study in the months leading up to …
Being a GCSE student can take an incredible toll on students and parents too, as they struggle to provide the best for their kids through schools, study guides, tutors, etc. Students on the other hand, are struggling with their GCSEs, hoping to attain the highest possible grades. It’s true that some subjects are easier than …
In both English language and English literature exams, students are required to write essays and articles to demonstrate their writing skills, and to use a broad and impressive vocabulary. Additionally, they must make use of both their analytical and writing skills to analyse prose texts and poetry. Since the English language is rather fluid without …
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There’s no denying that the pandemic has taken its toll on students worldwide, especially with both schools and colleges shutting down and exams being either postponed or cancelled. Yet, the importance of GCSE grades hasn’t decreased a bit. In particular, GCSE Maths is among the most vital qualifications for your child to have and not …
No one could have predicted the huge effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the whole world. Over a year later we are still settling in and getting used to the changes in our daily lives. One of the most critical aspects of daily life is education, which has, for the most part, transitioned into online …
Difficult GCSE Level Maths Questions and How a Maths Teacher would Solve Them Getting through the GCSE maths course requires working on as many practice questions and solutions as possible and learning the different methods for solving problems and equations. Consequently, students can struggle with absorbing so much information, but the old saying ‘practice makes …
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There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major educational disruption not just in the United Kingdom, but all over the globe. The closure of educational institutions is estimated to have affected over 70% of the world’s student population. Of course, the continuity of learning has to be maintained so schools have utilised …
Many parents find themselves at a point where their child is struggling at school. One-size-fits-all curriculums and large class sizes can result in children falling behind with their learning. This is especially the case when it comes to subjects that some students find particularly difficult, such as maths. Many parents struggle to help …