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The grading system for GCSE
Key points about the new 9-1 grading system By 2019, all GCSE results will use the new system. The idea behind the new grading system is that it allows more differentiation as there is an extra grade to play with. A new grade 4 and above will be roughly the same as...
Preparing for Exams
Exam stress: Tips for the anxious Thousands of pupils across England are about to start their GCSE exams, marking the beginning of what can often be a stressful and anxious time for teenagers and parents alike. Food Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends...
Dyscalculia
Typical symptoms include Difficulty counting backwardsDifficulty remembering 'basic' factsSlow to perform calculationsWeak mental arithmetic skillsA poor sense of numbers and estimationDifficulty in understanding place valueAddition is often the default operationHigh...
The Summer Slide and the benefits of Private Lessons
The traditional long summer holiday often results in serious learning loss, something researchers have known for many years now. This wealth of study has shown that students routinely score lower on tests at the end of summer break than they did just a few months...