The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
How are exams different in 2022?
James Gurnett
1 year ago
2022 brings the return of every student's favourite villain, which make Thanos look tame in comparison. Exams.
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How to study during the half term break | Kickstart Guide
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Is this a catch-up week or are you planning to do work every day of break?
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The Ultimate Guide to the 11+ Entrance Exams | 2024 Entry
James Gurnett
1 year ago
The ultimate guide for you on the 11+ exam, the opportunities it presents, and the best way to approach it to ensure that your child passes and is accepted into the right secondary school.
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Music whilst studying? The good, the bad and the ukulele
James Gurnett
1 year ago
We all have our own different methods of studying and revising. Some people work with music in the background, from lo-fi beats and jazz to rap.
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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, bacteria and photosynthetic protists produce chemical energy (ATP) from light.
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Why we should be learning Mandarin
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Whether you are new, a complete beginner; or just looking for a new hobby, learning Mandarin can be a fantastic way to boost your confidence and gain respective occupational opportunities.
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7 Reasons Why Mock Exams are Super-Important
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Mocks linger in this strange ethereal realm between importance and neglect in a student's mind. But over the last few years, the importance of mock exams has grown significantly.
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The 12 Steps of Christmas Holiday Revision - Our Guide
Russell Kilgour
1 year ago
Don't just Ho-Ho-Hope for the best! Let us guide you on how to strike a balance between festive fun and exam revision this holiday season.
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5 Tips to stay positive around your studies
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Being positive can make you enthusiastic about your studies, and more importantly; you can develop into a highly motivated student.
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The Best Resources To Boost Your GCSE Grades
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Struggling to find the best resources to help you out with your studies? Look no further, let us guide you through the best of the best in online study support.
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COP26 x Education
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Climate change is a worldwide issue that we cannot hide from, it should be dealt with, with the utmost urgency and importance.
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5 top techniques to help manage your time (and studies)
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Being inundated with work can make it harder to stay organised and know what to study at the right time. But don’t fear, this blog outlines multiple ways to keep on top of your workload.
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10 of the best educational podcasts and audiobooks
James Gurnett
1 year ago
The bandwidth of human knowledge has increased tenfold since the invention of television as access to a new way of learning became available. It is no surprise that innovation rates are soari
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5 Influential extracurricular activities to help with student-life balance
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Every student has a different personality and set of traits that will help them excel in particular areas. The importance of nurturing each individual to blossom into the best and most comfor
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How maths and physics are intertwined in our daily lives
James Gurnett
1 year ago
Do we experience maths and physics in our everyday life? Are we remotely aware of their impact on trivial tasks? Can we become more conscious of the role they play and open ourselves up to th
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