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Using the PACCT Method for Analysing English Literature
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Seun

5 days 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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Top 10 Unique Study Techniques
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Mahsia D

3 weeks 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?
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Martyn

1 month 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
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Diana A

1 month 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?
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Finnbar

1 month 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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The Ultimate Revision Timetable
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Russell Kilgour

1 month ago

Learn how to make a retrospective timetable, a modern upgrade to the traditional calendar-style revision timetable that is proven to boost productivity and reduce procrastination.
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Choosing Between Combined or Triple Science
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Matthew T

2 months ago

GCSE Sciences now come with another option with increasing popularity - Combined Science. But what does it mean? One of our qualified teachers reveals all you need to know.
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Psychology Myths - Facts or Fiction?
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Emma S

3 months ago

Ever wondered where these common myths come from and if is there any truth to them? Psychology tutor Emma debunks these popular myths and explains the truth that led to their inception.
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How to Quickly Find the Vertex of a Quadratic
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Pervaiz S

4 months ago

This blog teaches you some quick methods of finding the roots and inflexion points of a quadratic curve, even when they have tricky coefficients that can cost you valuable time in the exams.
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How to Prepare for the New IB Chemistry Exams
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Filip S

4 months ago

Are you studying IB Chemistry? In 2025 some major changes to the curriculum and how the assessments are marked will come into effect. Read more in the blog about how to prepare!
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GCSE Physics Equations Sheet
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Shifa

6 months 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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How Your Choices Can Help Fight Climate Change
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Stephanie

7 months 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
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Shrawankumar R

8 months 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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How to Stay Safe from Phishing Scammers
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Russell Kilgour

9 months ago

Even the most experienced online tutors should remind themselves of how to stay safe from online phishing scams on Sherpa and beyond to protect their personal information.
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My First Year Tutoring Language Online
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Stuart D

11 months ago

A review of a very experienced online tutor's first year teaching English, German, Italian and French online and how it has reignited his passion for teaching beyond his expectations.
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