The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Why Reading Feels Harder Than Ever - And What to Do About It
Johanna O
4 weeks ago
Reading feels harder than it used to for all of us, but especially for teenagers. A PhD English Tutor explores why, and what to do about it before September arrives.
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What Teachers Can Do When Students Say “I’m Just Not Good at Maths”
Dr Sam
4 weeks ago
"I'm just not a Maths person." A PhD mathematician and experienced Teacher explains why that belief is almost always wrong, and what Teachers can do to change it.
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Bouncing Back: A Strategic Guide to Retaking A-Level Chemistry
Pardeep S
4 weeks ago
Failing A-Level Chemistry on Results Day is a heavy blow — but it almost always means a strategy problem, not an ability one. An examiner explains exactly how to fix it.
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Top Tips to Master the AQA GCSE Spanish Exams
Catherine B
4 weeks ago
Getting top marks in AQA GCSE Spanish isn't about being fluent. A qualified teacher reveals the five realistic changes that make the biggest difference to your grade.
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What I Wish More People Knew Before Starting A-Level Economics
Daanish
4 weeks ago
The marks don't slip away in A-Level Economics because students haven't read enough. A tutor explains the two basics that catch everyone out and how to fix them before September.
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GCSE Results Week and How to Make the Most of the Last Weeks of Summer
Ryan
1 month ago
GCSE results week is here. After months of lessons, revision, exams, and waiting, finding out your results can feel like the final chapter
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7 Essay Mistakes That Are Costing GCSE English Students
Isabel J
1 month ago
Most GCSE English students don't lose marks because they don't know the text. They lose them because of how they write about it. Here are the seven mistakes to fix first.
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Why Technical Theatre Is a Blind Spot For Most Drama Students
Lucy
1 month ago
Most Drama students have an idea of how they want a scene to look but no language to describe it. A former Stage Manager explains why hands-on experience makes all the difference.
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How Should Students Choose Their A-Level Further Mathematics Optional Modules?
Fei Y
1 month ago
Choosing Further Maths optional modules is not about finding the easiest option. A specialist tutor explains what each module involves and how to pick the right one for you.
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How to Prepare for A-Level Computer Science Over the Summer
Mohammed S
1 month ago
A-Level Computer Science is a significant step up from GCSE. A specialist examiner explains how to spend the summer and why just a few hours a week is enough.
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Why Do Schools Not Cover ‘Exam Technique?’
Kate B
1 month ago
An experienced examiner explains why exam technique is rarely taught in schools and what students can do about it.
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Using the ILAC Method to Solve Problem Questions
James F
1 month ago
One method stands above the rest for A-Level Law problem questions. An examiner with 20 years' experience breaks down ILAC and shows exactly how it works in practice.
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Going Back to School: A Parents Guide to Student Study Habits
Joan P
1 month ago
Going back to school in an exam year can feel daunting. A teacher explains eight gentle, practical strategies to help students settle back into routine without the overwhelm.
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The Ultimate Year 11 Guide for Better GCSE Maths Grades in 2027
Dr Sam
1 month ago
The summer before Year 11 is one of the most valuable periods in a student's GCSE journey. A Maths teacher explains how to use it wisely, in under an hour a day.
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Is My Child Struggling, or Just Not Trying? How to Tell the Difference
Elizabeth F
1 month ago
"Capable but not applying himself." Sound familiar? A tutor explains why struggling and lazy look the same from the outside and how to tell which one you are dealing with.
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