by segwebsites | Feb 27, 2023 | English Tutoring, Exams, Tips
Ah, sitting an exam. A lovely experience, isn’t it? That nervous walk into the vast, chilly hall. Those slightly-too-bright lights beaming down into your sleep-deprived eyes. The clock on the wall staring menacingly at you, ready to magically speed up around halfway...
by Rekha | Nov 5, 2021 | Exams, For Parents, For Students, GCSEs, Tips
The Importance of Mock Exams The coronavirus pandemic has made mock exams more important than ever. For two years running, mock exams have formed the basis of pupils’ GCSE grades. In-person exams are expected to return this coming spring. Yet the volatility of the...
by Raj | Oct 20, 2021 | For Parents, Tips
When it comes to choosing International Baccalaureate (IB) Maths, you have two main options: (i) Maths Applications and Interpretations (or Maths AI) (ii) Maths Analysis and Approaches (or Maths AA) Both are offered at a Higher Level (HL) or a Standard Level (SL). ...
by Andrew | Oct 18, 2021 | 11+, Exams, For Parents, For Students, Tips
Do you have your sights set on sending your child to a selective school? The question of preparation for the 11+ exam can’t be far from your mind, however old they currently are. If you feel your child is an academically-gifted overachiever, there is no reason why...
by Andrew | Oct 13, 2021 | Exams, For Parents, For Students, GCSEs, Tips
So you failed your Maths GCSE back in the summer, and now resits are a mere month away. We’re going to assume that you wouldn’t be reading this article if you felt 100% confident about your prospects in the retakes. But while the clock may be ticking, there is still...