If you're stuck for what to do this Easter break, STEM activities offer a valuable opportunity for children to develop skills, that will help to deepen their understanding of STEM subjects. Here are some of the best ideas to help foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths.
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Read more ›Many parents want to help during exam periods but walk the line between encouragement and stepping back, unsure of how best to assist. It's a challenge, given that GCSEs have changed a fair bit in the last ten years.
For example, critical changes to the Maths GCSE include a greater emphasis on pro...
Read more ›There's much debate about the best way to revise, with an emphasis on active revision techniques. Yet note-taking remains one of the most popular ways for students to revise. We examine whether the method is beneficial and how it works for your child.
There is an idea that revision note-taking is a...
Read more ›GCSE exams across all exam boards take place during May and June 2024. The first exam starts on 9 May 2024, and the final exam is due on 19 June. With 12 weeks left, here's how to get your exam prep and revision into full swing.
Manage revision anxietyProcrastinating about revision, worrying ab...
Read more ›With the news that handwriting may boost brain connections more than typing, we look at the best optimal learning strategies.
A recent study suggests that handwriting can enhance connectivity across various brain regions, some of which play crucial roles in learning and memory.
In a study publishe...
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