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Blog – Benefits of Remote Tutoring over In Person Tutoring
The world of online learning is a very exciting space in 2024. The momentum that started with virtual learning during school closures has grown exponentially in that time. We're using exciting engagement and visualisation tools in our lessons, and there are an...
How do I choose a tutor?
Tutoring is becoming more widespread, and it's a wonderful thing to see. I have seen a corresponding growth in resources, tools, and training for personal tutors. Alongside this, it can be a challenge for a parent to connect with a suitable tutor as I see requests for...
Supporting students with maths anxiety
Maths Anxiety is defined by the Maths Anxiety Trust as a negative emotional reaction to mathematics, leading to varying degrees of helplessness, panic and mental disorganisation that arises among some people when faced with a mathematical problem. As you can imagine,...
How much homework should I be doing in year 11?
When I talk students through their weekly timetable, one of the questions I ask them is "how much homework do you have each day?". Would you have an answer to this question, or is it just 'lots'? I know how easily work can creep up before we realise how much of our...
GCSE Maths Hacks: Anti-Learning
I'm always being forwarded GCSE maths hacks videos (like this one) claiming to provide a shortcut to maths success with some neat trick. While they're a lot of fun to watch and often highlight a neat numerical pattern, they're no substitute for actual understanding of...
Building a revision schedule for wellbeing
One of the main reasons that students put off studying is that they don't know where to start. Building tasks into a schedule and setting up positive habits for your wellbeing can take the mental energy out of the equation, so building a revision schedule for...
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