The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
What is Impostor Syndrome?
Alexander A
1 year 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
1 year 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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Pre-Exam Checklist for Students
Russell Kilgour
1 year ago
This guide shares smart, practical advice for students to help them prepare effectively for exams from weeks ahead of time to the night before, so you can feel confident on the big day.
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How to Set Goals for GCSEs
Reeshma J
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Discover how shifting from traditional teaching to a flipped classroom boosts engagement, strengthens memory, and supports higher-order thinking.
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Hit the Right Buttons in Your GCSE English Creative Writing
Murrough M
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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