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How to Get Full Marks in A-level Business and Economics Essay Questions

Oliver W

1 week ago

Many students studying Business & Economics at A-level lose marks on the 9-25 mark essay questions in their exams. This blog, by tutor Oliver, covers all you need to claim top marks!

The Pomodoro Revision Technique 🍅

Russell Kilgour

1 month ago

Find out everything you need to know about using the Pomodoro technique for revision, how it works and its main benefits and problems.

10 Tips to Help You Get Revising & Handle Exam Stress

Zoe E

1 month ago

Exam season is nearly here and revision is well underway (hopefully!). These 10 tips will quickly help you manage your stress and revision.

How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Tutor?

David B

1 month ago

It can be tough to figure out what to do when you think your child might need a tutor. Author David is a parent to a teenager and tutors himself, so he has laid out his advice to all parents.

How to Study Based On Your Learning Style

Hannah

2 months ago

Tutor Hannah gives you some insightful study tips on how to revise based on your preferred style of learning!

6 Important Steps to Become a Veterinarian

Archie W

2 months ago

Veterinary Medicine student Archie describes how you can make your dream of becoming a vet come true. It starts when you choose your school subjects and takes a lot of preparation.

Interstellar Travel - Science Fiction or Reality?

Fatema A

3 months ago

Is it possible to travel to another star system? Is everything you see in science fiction fake? Or could they be true in just a matter of time? Our qualified science teacher Fatema explores..

What To Do If You Fail Your Mocks

Russell Kilgour

3 months ago

A step-by-step guide on how to recover from getting bad results in your mock exams. Don't worry! with a few tips and organisation, you have plenty of time to improve for the GCSE and A-level

Pandemics of the 20th Century

Sehar J

4 months ago

Did you know there have been 3 pandemics in the last century? Science tutor Sehar describes the trials and tribulations of how these events shaped society and the medical profession.

Designing a Prosthetic Arm

Ejay N

4 months ago

A deep dive into the technology needed to design and test a prosthetic arm, written by PhD researchers, one of which is a Sherpa tutor.

How to make revising during the Christmas holidays FUN!

Russell Kilgour

5 months ago

It's Christmas, so enjoy the holiday cheer! For those that have exams in January, it can feel like a cruel joke, so follow these tips to ensure you are staying focused...and festive!

Why are pathogens pathogenic?

Natacha I

5 months ago

Go beyond the curriculum to level up your knowledge with this in-depth analysis of one of the most dangerous organisms in biology - the pathogen. Why do they exist? What makes them dangerous?

Study Skills and Tips for Dyslexia & Neurodiversity

Catherine L

5 months ago

You may have to over-learn or over-study things until you know them perfectly in order to retain the information.

Developing a positive growth mindset for success

Oliver W

6 months ago

Having a growth mindset can help you face challenges and continue to develop throughout your life. Most successful people continue self-improvement even after "making it". So should you!

Mock Exam Season - Our Revision Checklist

Russell Kilgour

6 months ago

Mock exams are right around the corner, some have even started! This guide will help you get back into revision mode and allow you to make the most of your study time.

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