The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Top 10 Literary Devices Every Student Should Know
Rahila A
2 years ago
A quick tip guide on the most important literary techniques that all students should know to effectively read between the lines and analyse famous English literature.
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Applying to a Brand New Subject at University: My Politics Journey
Toni
2 years ago
Antonia takes you through her experience of getting offers to study Politics at all of her university choices without studying it at A-Level.
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5 Tips for Smashing the GCSE Chemistry Exams
Ishali
2 years ago
Walk into your GCSE Chemistry exams with confidence using these tips! Discover examiner command words, discover online resources and create memory aids to boost your final grade.
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GCSE Physics Equations Sheet
Shifa
2 years ago
We've collected all of the GCSE Physics equations and explained where to use them so you can solve every problem in the exam. There is a downloadable PDF version included too!
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Tools to Integrate English Into Everyday Life
Oscar
2 years ago
You may think that learning is just reading or listening. In reality, it takes much more active participation than you might think to integrate a new topic into your everyday thinking!
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5 Tips for Smashing the GCSE Biology Exams
William - Qualified Teacher
2 years ago
Top GCSE Biology exam tips from a qualified Biology teacher. Designed to help maximise your marks, this blog is essential to getting the highest grade possible in the upcoming exams.
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How to WOW Your GCSE Poetry Examiner in 5 Steps
Lauren M
2 years ago
English Examiner Lauren gives her tips for English Literature GCSE Paper 2: Modern texts and Poetry. She provides a formula for success so you can WOW the examiner with your answer.
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How Your Choices Can Help Fight Climate Change
Stephanie
2 years ago
As we celebrate Earth Day, we explore ways you can help fight climate change using small changes to your lifestyle that make a huge impact on the environment.
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Enhancing Business Studies Education
Shrawankumar R
2 years ago
Dr Roongta has a doctorate in business studies. He is passionate about the need for Case Methods, Interactivity, and Conceptual Clarity to enhance Business Studies education.
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10 Tips For Your AQA Geography GCSE Exam
Dr Peter R
2 years ago
An Examiner shares his advice on the AQA GCSE Geography exam covering assessment objectives, paper formats and some essential skills that you need to master to get top marks!
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5 Tips For Planning and Producing a Successful EPQ Project
Yasmina D
2 years ago
EPQ develops your abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepares you for university and future career. Follow these tips to ensure success in your next project!
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Writing a Great Essay in Six Simple Steps
Gabriella T
2 years ago
A step-by-step guide written by a qualified teacher on how to write an essay for GCSE English literature exams. Use this as a template for essay writing analytical essays during revision.
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The Positive Side To Failing
Alice D
2 years ago
Fear of failure is holding you back. Every successful person in the world has tasted defeat, it's how you react and learn from mistakes that lights the path to improvement!
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How To Ace GCSE English Language Paper 1: Question 5
Gerry
2 years ago
Qualified teacher Gerard walks you through how to impress examiners and get full marks in GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 5 where you need to describe a picture.
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The Psychological Benefits Of Studying STEM
Russell Kilgour
2 years ago
Should you study sciences? This blog by a medical student explains all the lesser-known benefits of studying STEM subjects and how they can shape the way you see the world.
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