The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
How Did Students Revise During the Spring Holiday?
Russell Kilgour
7 months ago
Discover how students and parents in key exam years used online tuition, revision and incentives to revise over the Sprint-time school break.
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Researching the Right University
Sophia K
7 months ago
Struggling to decide on a university? Get practical advice from a current student on researching courses, understanding UCAS, and picking the perfect university for your next adventure.
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What is Impostor Syndrome?
Alexander A
8 months ago
Discover what Impostor Syndrome is, how it affects students and how we can help overcome self-doubt through encouragement, repetition, and personalised support.
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Revision Guidance for Students with ADHD
Francine
8 months ago
An Introduction to ADHD and specialised techniques students can use to improve their focus, motivation and time management when revising for their exams.
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How to Set Goals for GCSEs
Reeshma J
8 months ago
Goal setting and journaling are great habits to get into that help organise studies by breaking down all those subject topics, keeping you calm and focused as you progress.
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Strategies to Enhance Retrieval in the Maths Classroom: Trigonometry
Deepak S
8 months ago
Tutor Deepak shares his effective strategies for teaching trigonometry through retrieval practice, boosting long-term learning with techniques that work from KS3 to GCSE Maths.
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Is A.I. in Education a Cause for Concern?
Russell Kilgour
8 months ago
Using data from our recent survey of parents, students and tutors, we analyse the attitudes of key stakeholders towards the use of AI in educational settings.
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Traditional Learning Vs. Flipped Learning
Leila F
8 months ago
Discover how shifting from traditional teaching to a flipped classroom boosts engagement, strengthens memory, and supports higher-order thinking.
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How to Effectively Revise for Your GCSEs and A-Levels
Jonathan B
9 months ago
Why does nobody ever teach students how to revise? Discover our step-by-step guide on preparing for exams, whether GCSEs or A-levels.
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10 Steps to Being More Productive
Louisa F
9 months ago
Head of Psychology Louisa lays out 10 basic steps to becoming more productive. Learn how to hack your revision time to efficiently prepare for the upcoming exams!
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Should Parents Communicate with Their Children’s Teachers?
Megan W
9 months ago
Learn how to communicate effectively with school educators, get meaningful progress updates. Using these teacher insights will inform and enhance private tuition.
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A Parent's Guide to December Holiday Revision
Russell Kilgour
10 months ago
Our survey of students and parents reveals key insights into how teens revise over Christmas, common challenges, and expert-backed strategies to boost motivation and productivity.
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A Parent's Guide to Study Time
Sebastian
10 months ago
Struggling with your child's study routine? Our ultimate parent's guide to study time reveals expert strategies to create smart schedules, boost focus, and drive academic success.
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What are BTEC Qualifications?
Mohammed A
10 months ago
Confused about BTEC qualifications? Learn everything you need to know in our guide, from what BTECs are, to how they can boost your education and career prospects.
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What Should I Do After GCSEs?
Nikki S
11 months ago
A useful guide describing the most common options for post-16 education to help parents and Year 9-11 students learn about what options there are for what to do after GCSEs.
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