Studying Philosophy A level Taking philosophy A level can be a very daunting task as it is unlike learning any other subject. It is a hugely broad topic with many branches and a mind-boggling history of ideas to catch up on. However, learning philosophy
For some people, Shakespeare is a joy to read and understand and they find ways to relate his stories to today’s society. But, for many students who have to study Shakespeare, it can feel like a chore and like learning another language! So, how
If your son or daughter is studying for their GCSEs, A Levels or Pre-U they’ve most likely just sat mock exams and their mock results will be arriving. This blog post is to help you understand the significance of the mocks and how you
Playing to their strengths: How to help your child pick their subjects I recently read that the more attractive and ornate the bird, the worse it’s singing voice is. This example led me to think about how animals naturally play to their strengths and how
Desirable difficulty As a Business Studies teacher keen to help my students, I am always interested in how exam questions are presented. Recently reading Malcolm Gladwell’s great read ‘David and Goliath’ I was puzzled to find a case where exam questions were deliberately written
If there is one key thing that you must do to get a good mark in an A-level or undergraduate history essay, it is to answer the question.
Math, the science of logical and abstract thinking, the tool for revealing hidden patterns and structures, is an indispensable science for our lives and is fundamental to technological advancement. It helps to find solutions to many questions and problems which surrounds us and is
When someone asks what my job is and I tell them I teach Creative Writing, I am met with one of three responses: ‘That’s nice – I’ve always wanted to do fancy writing with a fancy pen.’ (‘Erm… that’s called Calligraphy!) ‘Must be hard,
What can be done in 5 minutes? Take a moment to think about it and then scroll down. What did you think of? Here’s a few ideas… Win an Olympic medal Theorise a new cancer treatment Design a new kitchen gadget There’s a surprising
