If your child is in year 7, 8 or 9 you’re probably wondering how to encourage them to take responsibility for revision and get into good habits for the years ahead. In this post I’m going to share with you some non-scary tips to help them get started and confident straight away. How to revise […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Post-it notes can be used in lots of creative ways to really help you with your revision. In this video I’m going to show you five ways to use post-it notes to supercharge your revision. They are: Boost your memory Look, cover, say and write Test your sequencing Create […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Creating revision posters and mind maps are a excellent way to help boost your grades. Posters and mind maps are great for: Checking what you know Linking ideas together Showing things in a visual format In this video I’m going to show you how to make revision […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Flashcards are a fantastic way to break your revision of content heavy subjects up into bite sized chunks and to test yourself on your knowledge. In this video I’m going to show you: How to make flashcards from index cards All the ways you can use flashcards […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Revision notes are a great way to condense and record your knowledge and understanding when you’re revising. In this video I’m going to show you how to make effective revision notes. If you’re a parent make sure you share this video with your child as it’s really […]
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I’m so excited that my book, The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take is one year old today! I can’t believe it. To celebrate I’ve had this video made to share some of the lovely things that people have said about the book and showcase how the book can help you, […]
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If you’re thinking about enrolling in The Exam Success Formula, my study skills course for students and their parents, you’re probably wondering how you can make the most of the course and ensure that it’s not a big fat waste of money. In this post, I’m going to give you some suggestions about how to […]
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Signing up for The Exam Success Formula is a big decision. It’s not a small investment and there’s the time commitment to consider as well. It’s only natural for you to weigh up this decision carefully. In order to help you make the right decision I’ve highlighted ten common concerns about signing up for the […]
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This autumn I’ve applied to do not one, but two, TEDx talks. I’ve got my fingers crossed that one of them will say yes, whilst at the same time being slightly nervous about what I’ll do if both of them say yes. I wanted to blog about my TED journey and what it teaches me. […]
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It’s that time of year again. Making a list, checking it twice, screwing it up in a ball of frustation and wondering whether you really have got the right idea of what to get for the GCSE or A Level student in your life. My gift buying philosophy has always been, as William Morris would […]
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