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Russell Kilgour

2 years ago

Everything you need to know about whats in the 11+ exam papers including example questions and solutions from each. Are you smarter than a 10-year-old?

How to Get Ready for Secondary School

Diane

2 years ago

Qualified teacher Diane describes the step up to secondary school and what you will be expected to know in English - complete with helpful ways to revise and track progress.

How to Get Full Marks in A-level Business and Economics Essay Questions

Oliver W

2 years ago

Many students studying Business & Economics at A-level lose marks on the 9-25 mark essay questions in their exams. This blog, by tutor Oliver, covers all you need to claim top marks!

The Pomodoro Revision Technique 🍅

Russell Kilgour

2 years ago

Find out everything you need to know about using the Pomodoro technique for revision, how it works and its main benefits and problems.

10 Tips to Help You Get Revising & Handle Exam Stress

Zoe

2 years ago

Exam season is nearly here and revision is well underway (hopefully!). These 10 tips will quickly help you manage your stress and revision.

How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Tutor?

David B

2 years ago

It can be tough to figure out what to do when you think your child might need a tutor. Author David is a parent to a teenager and tutors himself, so he has laid out his advice to all parents.

How To Study Based On Your Learning Style

Hannah

2 years ago

Tutor Hannah gives you some insightful study tips on how to revise based on your preferred style of learning!

6 Important Steps to Become a Veterinarian

Archie W

2 years ago

Veterinary Medicine student Archie describes how you can make your dream of becoming a vet come true. It starts when you choose your school subjects and takes a lot of preparation.

Interstellar Travel - Science Fiction or Reality?

Fatema A

2 years ago

Is it possible to travel to another star system? Is everything you see in science fiction fake? Or could they be true in just a matter of time? Our qualified science teacher Fatema explores..

What To Do If You Fail Your Mocks

Russell Kilgour

2 years ago

A step-by-step guide on how to recover from getting bad results in your mock exams. Don't worry! With a few tips and organisation, there is plenty of time to turn things around.

Pandemics of the 20th Century

Sehar J

2 years ago

Did you know there have been 3 pandemics in the last century? Science tutor Sehar describes the trials and tribulations of how these events shaped society and the medical profession.

Designing a Prosthetic Arm

Ejay N

2 years ago

A deep dive into the technology needed to design and test a prosthetic arm, written by PhD researchers, one of which is a Sherpa tutor.

How to make revising during the Christmas holidays FUN!

Russell Kilgour

2 years ago

It's Christmas, so enjoy the holiday cheer! For those that have exams in January, it can feel like a cruel joke, so follow these tips to ensure you are staying focused...and festive!

Why are pathogens pathogenic?

Natacha I

2 years ago

Go beyond the curriculum to level up your knowledge with this in-depth analysis of one of the most dangerous organisms in biology - the pathogen. Why do they exist? What makes them dangerous?

Study Skills and Tips for Dyslexia & Neurodiversity

Catherine L

3 years ago

You may have to over-learn or over-study things until you know them perfectly in order to retain the information.

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