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STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Hit the Right Buttons in Your GCSE English Creative Writing
Murrough M
4 months ago
The key to successful GCSE English creative writing is to understand how to hit the right points in the right way and you will get the marks from the examiner. It's that simple.
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How to Effectively Revise for Your GCSEs and A-Levels
Jonathan B
5 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
5 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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What are BTEC Qualifications?
Mohammed A
6 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
7 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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7 Ways Extracurricular Clubs Lead to Academic Success
Rachael T
8 months ago
Extracurricular activities are linked to academic success by allowing children to learn diverse practical, cognitive and social skills in their own way as a respite from school.
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A Guide to OCR A-Level Computer Science
Hansa P
8 months ago
Struggling with OCR A-Level Computer Science? This blog covers everything from course content and assessments to revision advice and fixing common exam mistakes.
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Dos and Don’ts for Studying A-Level Business Studies
Naomi
8 months ago
An interpretation of a recent examiners' report summarised into a list of dos and don'ts for creating an effective study plan for the A-level Business Studies exams.
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Using the PACCT Method for Analysing English Literature
Seun
9 months ago
The PACCT Method is a literary analysis structure that tutors and students use to help break down lengthy texts. Use these examples to help apply it to your GCSE English revision.
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The Qualities Needed for A-Level Success
Robert A
9 months ago
Robert, an examiner & university mentor for top universities in the UK demystifies the little-known skills that are the secret to success for A-level and university-level studies.
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What You Need to Know: The Duke Of Edinburgh Award
Tim C
9 months ago
On the fence about doing DofE? Tutor Tim gives his insight into the benefits, after running the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme at a large boarding school in the Midlands.
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Top 10 Unique Study Techniques
Mahsia D
9 months ago
Procrastination, boredom and burnout are all symptoms of repeating the same type of task. Mix up your study methods to keep things fresh and see the best results!
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Should Homework be Banned?
Martyn
10 months ago
Should homework be non-compulsory to help with children's home and social lives, as well as mental health and wellbeing? Is it a good idea and what are the main benefits?
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Interesting Cultural Differences in Global Education
Diana A
10 months ago
Read about interesting cultural differences in school education including homework & graduation in countries like Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands and South Korea
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ADHD & Online Tuition - The Perfect Match?
Finnbar
10 months ago
How effective is online tuition for students with ADHD? This blog explores the potential of learning online and how it affects learning outcomes in ADHD students.
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