According to 82% of teachers, tests and exams significantly impact pupils' mental health. The stats from the National Education Union also showed that this was down to the pressure on students to perform well academically for themselves and the school. Here's how to handle test anxiety.
What is tes...Read more ›Active studying is a learning technique that encourages students to engage with the material being studied rather than simply reading it and re-reading it. Studies show that, as opposed to passive methods, this type of learning helps with memory retention and encourages a deeper understanding of the...
Read more ›ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence that provides quick answers to the user's questions. Well-documented articles show it being used to write student essays to a high standard, leaving teachers worried about how it will transform education.
Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational...
Read more ›We all know that revision, past papers and putting in the time will help improve your grades, but here are five tactics outside of studying that will help make you a better student.
Have conversations with people who disagree with youThere's real value in conversing with people you disagree wit...
Read more ›Sometimes even with the best-laid plans, things go wrong. If your mock grades have come in lower than expected, here's what you need to do.
Don't let panic get the better of youIt's easy to panic when your mock results come in, and your grades are lower than expected. There are several things...
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