The Sherpa Blog

STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.

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The Art of Thinking: Surviving the AI Pandemic
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Kiran K

19 hours ago

What happens to the brain when we stop asking ourselves questions? It seems to be an alarmingly fast-growing dilemma in this new era of technological development
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing A Level Computer Science and What Every Student Needs to Know?
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Mohammed S

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of technology. But how does it connect to A Level Computer Science, and why should students start learning
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Using AI for IB / IGCSE / A-Level exam academic writing
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Owen N

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence has created a rather peculiar problem for English students. Used well, it can provide instant feedback, generate practice material and help students interrogate their
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Education in 2026 and Why the Classroom Is Changing Faster Than Ever
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Ryan

2 weeks ago

Education in 2026 is experiencing one of its biggest periods of change in decades. Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday learning; schools are continuing to deal with attendanc
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Foundation or Higher GCSE Maths? The Decision That Sets a Ceiling on Your Child's Grade
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Abdullaah S

3 weeks ago

Your child's school will decide their GCSE Maths tier without asking you. A Birmingham teacher explains why that decision matters more than most parents realise and when to push back on your
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How Can A-Level Psychology Improve Your Other Subjects?
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Emma S

4 weeks ago

Hidden inside the AQA Psychology specification are the exact tools you need to perform better in exams. A psychologist explains how to use them on yourself to benefit all of your A-Levels, no
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How to Master A-Level Physics Exam Questions on Circular Motion
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Narin T

4 weeks ago

Circular motion questions all follow the same logic once you know it. An A-Level Physics specialist breaks down every scenario, from horizontal circles to banked tracks and vertical loops.
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How Should We Be Teaching Science?
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Iñigo

1 month ago

A Master's physicist reviews the research and finds that the answer goes well beyond content, covering identity, capital and what it means to think like a scientist.
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What Teachers Can Do When Students Say “I’m Just Not Good at Maths”
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Dr Sam

1 month ago

"I'm just not a Maths person." A PhD mathematician and experienced Teacher explains why that belief is almost always wrong, and what Teachers can do to change it.
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7 Essay Mistakes That Are Costing GCSE English Students
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Isabel J

1 month ago

Most GCSE English students don't lose marks because they don't know the text. They lose them because of how they write about it. Here are the seven mistakes to fix first.
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How Should Students Choose Their A-Level Further Mathematics Optional Modules?
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Fei Y

1 month ago

Choosing Further Maths optional modules is not about finding the easiest option. A specialist tutor explains what each module involves and how to pick the right one for you.
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Why Tutors Never Teach Two Lessons the Same
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Tina

2 months ago

"There isn't a standard lesson because there isn't a standard student." A specialist tutor explains what personalised one-to-one tutoring actually looks like, and why it works.
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Why Home Education Tutoring Is About More Than Academics
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Ryan C

2 months ago

Tutoring home-educated students is about far more than academics. A former Head of Year explains why confidence and trust have to come before any learning can happen.
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Should GCSE Maths Resits Be Compulsory?
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Manish K

2 months ago

A veteran Maths Teacher explains what compulsory GCSE resits really look like in the classroom, why most students still fail, and what needs to change.
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How to Prepare Your Child for GCSEs: Key Skills to Build Before Year 10
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Amelia M

3 months ago

Most students struggle with GCSEs not because the content is too hard, but because they arrive in Year 10 without the right habits. Here is how to change that before September.
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