Although computers and other technologies are becoming increasingly important educational tools, many of the exams taken by students in the UK are still paper based. This is particularly the case for the traditional essay subjects, such as English and history, as this can involve a …
Can You Use a Laptop in an Exam in the UK?
Exams are the most important aspect of school for every student. Because so many people go through education, exam boards must ensure that all students have equal opportunities to do well in their exams. This is a difficult task as every student has different exam …
How Do You Know if Your Child is Suitable For Grammar School?
When students and parents are looking to pick a secondary school, grammar schools often stand out as a good choice. Grammar schools choose students based on their academic ability, and therefore have high expectations for their pupils’ performance in exams. There are both benefits and …
How Do You Prepare For Online Exams?
While written exams are the standard across the UK, not everybody sits them. Sometimes, students will sit an online exam. The problem is that there’s far less information about online exams than written exams, which can make the online exam process daunting. So, what is …
Top 10 Things To Do In The Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are almost every student’s favourite holiday. Nice weather and the freedom to do what you like are the perfect combination. But not every student knows exactly how they want to spend their summer. Summer might already be over before you decide what …
Memorising Quotes: Top Tips
Most exams do not just test how well you understand a topic. Often, they also assess your recollection of key facts. This unfortunately means that, as part of your preparation, you need to memorise these important bits of information. Many people struggle with this part …
How Do You Write an English Essay?
English is a subject that most either love or hate. Due to its subjectivity, it can be difficult to master. It’s not like maths where there is one right or wrong answer. However, if you’re like me, that is what you like about the subject. …
Which GCSE Subjects Have Foundation and Higher Papers?
If you’re doing your GCSEs, you’ve probably heard quite a few terms related to your studies. Your school may have even spoke about foundation and higher papers. However, these separate tiers aren’t available for all GCSE subjects. As a result, you may be wondering which …
How to Manage Time in Exams
Exams can be extremely stressful and difficult. Memorising and understanding the content for each subject is hard enough. However, in each exam, you have to make sure that you are reading the questions and writing your answers down as quickly as possible. This is because …
How Long Should You Revise For?
Whether we like it or not, revision is a key part of every student’s experience. Most people are aware that preparing for exams is important, but knowing exactly how to start this practice can be difficult. One particular aspect many people struggle with is knowing …