The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
You Can Lead a Child to the Library, But You Can’t Make Them Read: How to Cultivate a Positive Attitude to Reading.
Vicky Loftus
3 years ago
I’ll admit it, I was never a child who struggled with reading, I always loved it and I found it as easy as breathing. This isn't the case for everyone growing up, but it's a skill you can lea
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6 Tips to teach pre-schooler children English as a second language
Lisa Butterworth
3 years ago
Teaching your children English as a second language can help create a wealth of opportunities for them in the future. The key to your child mastering a second language is to teach them at the
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GCSE Chemistry - Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons: What is Crude Oil and How Do We Use It?
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
What is crude oil? What is it used for? How do you break crude oil into multiple fractions? These are all questions that spring to mind when exploring fractional distillation and combustion.
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5 Tips for Your Child to Make The Most of The Return To School
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
5 useful tips that will ensure your child gets the most from returning to school. Use these tips to boost grades and use all of the resources available to them. Face-to-face teacher time is p
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How to Build a Standout Professional Teacher Profile Online
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
Your digital teacher profile is more important than ever right now. Schools and recruiters are spending more time researching online and interviewing candidates remotely. Whether you are acti
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What is Newton's Second Law? And How is Stopping Distant Effected?
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
Newton’s Second Law discusses the forces of momentum are dependent upon the net force acting upon the object and the mass of the object. If the force acting on the object increases, the acce
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What is Genetic Engineering?
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
Genetic Engineering focuses on the modifications of cells to enhance a species’
characteristics or to improve its quality of life. Be it a farmer cloning animals or
doctors using insulin ba
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New Partnership Announcement!
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
Sherpa has teamed up with Teacheroo to offer all of its tutors an exclusive space to seek advice, support and a great chance to communicate with each other and share resources.
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What subject should I pick for A-levels? By a current AS student
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
The important part of picking a subject is thinking about what you enjoy. Remember, you’ll be stuck with it for two years!
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4 Tips on How to Create a Student Blog - and Why!
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
Writing your own blog can be an invaluable adventure with a plethora of learning and growth opportunities. Not to mention it will showcase your passion to universities and employers.
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Dealing with Dyslexia
Karima Karagussova
3 years ago
According to the British Dyslexia Association, more than 7 million people in the UK and 15% of the world’s population are diagnosed with dyslexia. In the UK and most Western countries, studen
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Everything you need to know about students education 2021
Hridika
3 years ago
In England, A-levels, AS levels and GCSE exams have been cancelled and teachers' estimated grades will be used instead. Unlike last year, A-level and GCSE students in England will be given gr
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Children's Mental Health Week | The Guide
Hridika
3 years ago
Children’s Mental Health Week is meant to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Mental health affects everyone so ensure you know the signs.
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What is Natural Selection?
Hridika
3 years ago
We’ve all heard of natural selection but what is it? Organisms are adapted to their environment, be it an eagle’s eyes observing its prey from long distances or a giraffe’s long neck reaching
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What Type Of Learner Am I?
Sebastian Owen
3 years ago
It is widely regarded that there are 4 different categories that people fall into in relation to their learning style. We have always known that people learn in different ways and often metho
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