How to revise effectively for GCSE and A Levels: The Power Hour
One of the most frequent questions I get is how to revise effectively for GCSE and A Levels. My answer is simple: The Power Hour. I was using this revision technique years ago when I was at university to great effect. However, I first hear the term ‘Power Hour’ when Martin Griffin (co-author of The […]
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How to make a revision timetable and stick to it
When you make a revision timetable there are two vital things you must do: make a timetable that meets your revision needs stick to it once you’ve made it Today, I’m going to show you how to make a revision timetable that works and some tried and tested techniques to help you stick to it. How […]
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How to pass exams: 10 insanely popular tips and tricks
I can’t believe that my blog turned one this week! To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of the 10 most popular posts that show you how to pass exams. There are other posts that are in the top ten overall but these aren’t to do with exams. So, because exam season is fast approaching, […]
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How to find past papers, mark schemes and exam specifications online
When you’re studying for your GCSEs or A-Levels your exam specifications, past papers and mark schemes are crucial to your success. Today I’m going to show you, quickly and easily, how to find past papers, mark schemes and exam specifications online. Why would you want to find your boring old exam specification? Good question. Well, […]
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How to memorise quotes for your closed book English exam
If you’ve got a closed book English exam coming up this summer you’re probably daunted by the need to memorise quotes. No doubt there are loads of quotes you’ve underlined in the text as being really important and it just seems too much for your poor brain to take. Today I’m going to give you […]
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Why 500 readers have already signed up for this revision kickstarter program
Revision can be a pain in the bum if you let it. However, there is a way to make it efficient, focused and effective. I can show you how. It’s called the 5 Day Revision Kickstarter Challenge Last year I launched this challenge in exam season and, to this date, about 500 people have signed up […]
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11 things wise students do at half-term to boost their grades
Half-term is here! You’ve been longing for the relentless cycle of school, weekend, school, weekend to be broken for, oh, at least four weeks. Now is the time when you can make the most of a bit of breathing space, take a bit of time for yourself and catch-up on the things you know […]
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The Five Minute Revision Challenge – Join today!
Imagine the effect on your grades if you revised for 5 minutes per day every day. That would mean revising for: 35 minutes per week 150 minutes per month (2.5 hours) Approximately 1,050 minutes in the seven months until exams begin (17.5 hours) The impact of adding a measly five minutes of revision to your […]
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What do Strictly and Exams have in common? More than you might think…
Do you love Strictly Come Dancing? I do. I’m rarely happier than when I sit down on a Saturday night to watch the shimmies, the sparkles and the spangles of the magical world that is Strictly. I smile from ear to ear as I watch the chasses, heel-leads and lifts. I shout at Craig when […]
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I’ve got my AS level results. What now? (3 steps to forming a plan for success next year)
You’ve opened that dreaded envelope. You now know the truth that it contains. You’ve got your AS level results. What should you do next? Whether you were over-joyed with the results, got just what you expected or are horribly disappointed there are several things you can (and should) do now. 1. Work out what worked […]
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