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Are mock exams results an accurate indicator of real exam results?

Apr 26, 2019 | Students | 0 |

With the recent changes to GCSEs and A-levels, coursework and controlled assessment now has little or no effect on final examination grades.

Exams are shifting back to the older format of more essay-type questions and fewer multiple choice or shorter questions.

Now that coursework no longer contributes to final grades, students can only achieve good grades by successfully completing their exams, and mock exams can help define how they progress towards their real exams.

How mock exams results can be used to improve outcomes

Feb 28, 2019 | Students, Teachers | 0 |

The debate over mock exams is likely to continue for many years, so why not make the most of them while they’re around?

The results that mocks deliver across the subject spectrum can have a positive impact on learning and examination outcomes when it gets to the real thing.

Revision guidelines and best practice

Feb 14, 2019 | Students | 0 |

The fact that all students have different ways of revising and retaining information means that drawing up revision guidelines that will suit everyone is almost impossible.

However, there are some universal elements that all pupils who care about their exams will take on board and that can be adapted to any subject.

What can students do if they fail their GCSEs?

Feb 6, 2019 | Students | 0 |

Whilst the pictures in the news on GCSE results day are mainly of teens jumping up and down in happiness, there is a significant proportion of students hovering in the background who might have failed what they considered to be key elements of their GCSEs.

GCSEs and iGCSEs – what are the main differences?

Jan 30, 2019 | Students, Teachers | 0 |

The history of iGCSEs might not be as familiar as the seemingly constant furore around GCSEs but they’ve played a significant role in education over the last 25 years.

Are SATs worthwhile?

Jan 11, 2019 | Students | 0 |

SATs at KS3 level were scrapped several years ago. At KS1 level, they will no longer be compulsory by 2023.

However, they remain active at KS2, meaning that 11-year-olds just about to leave primary school will be tested, with this information feeding into school attainment tables and parents to see how schools are progressing.

How to relieve the stress of exams

Jan 4, 2019 | Students | 0 |

There’s no getting away from the fact that exams are stressful. Even if you’re confident about the subject, you’ll start second-guessing yourself and wondering if you’ve ‘done enough’.

The truth is, there’s no way of figuring that out and you’ll likely always feel as if you could’ve done more. So, instead of letting those nagging concerns get to you, take a few steps to relieve your stress.

Healthy eating for exams

Dec 7, 2018 | Students | 0 |

Amidst revision sessions and study guides, the idea of eating healthily around exam time can often fall by the wayside.

It’s easy to think that, just for now, a diet of pizza and chocolate will be enough to see the exams through.

How to spot indicators of exam stress

Nov 9, 2018 | Parents, Students, Teachers | 0 |

Whether you’re a pupil wondering if you’re overly stressed by your exams or parents and teachers hoping to identify whether a student is stressed, here are some key points to be on the lookout for during exam season.

Would students benefit from taking exams in the winter?

Nov 2, 2018 | Students | 0 |

On the surface, there are a couple of excellent reasons for switching to winter exams. However, there are also several issues too: the school calendar and the impact of winter on mood and health.

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