Exam Boards & Papers English Literature is a standard exam at GCSE level, taken with English Language, resulting in a double award for both English exams. It is fully examined with two papers (except I-GCSE or WJEC as these also include NEA Non-Examined Assessments). Most boards use an essay style question paper for both papers… Read More »

Exams are an integral part of academic life, often bringing a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Effective preparation can transform this anxiety into confidence, leading to better performance and outcomes. Understanding the Importance of Preparation Before we delve into specific strategies, it’s crucial to understand why preparation is so important. Preparation not only helps reinforce… Read More »

Why is A Level Biology so tricky? If you’re a parent of a child who’s studying A Level Biology, you have probably seen them reading a massive textbook, and lugging it back and forth between home and school. And it’s true – A Level Biology is incredibly content heavy. Students are not only expected to… Read More »

Having worked as a maths teacher, and a Justin Craig maths tutor for several years, I use the end of June and the first two weeks of July to mark GCSE Maths exam papers for the two largest exam boards. I won’t name them, but we only have four and two of them are much… Read More »

Many Economics students in year 12 can struggle to grasp the basic concepts and theories as it is often a new subject for them, having never had the opportunity to study the subject previously at GCSE. It can be overwhelming to hear lots of new concepts and theories, along with having to draw and adapt… Read More »

Tips and Resources for A Level Geographers from our expert tutor, Joel. As a teacher since 1997, I’ve lived with the growth of the internet and the massive number of resources and ideas available for teachers and students. It’s hard to keep track of them all, and the ‘bookmarks’ on my internet browser have become… Read More »

Many students find their MFL GCSE to be one of the most challenging to master, but with careful preparation you can ace those exams, and finish your GCSE with a great grasp of your chosen language. The following tips will help you secure success with your GCSE course.  Get to grips with the grammar Mastering… Read More »

Our expert tutor, David, explains how the Duke of Edinburgh award can really help students grow, academically and personally. Introduction The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a globally recognized program that encourages young people to develop essential life skills through a series of challenges and activities. Available at three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—the award… Read More »

GCSE and A Level Mocks are an important step in students’ preparation for the summer exams.  As well as providing students with valuable perspective on their readiness to sit the actual exams, mocks provide a great opportunity to try out different revision strategies, identify and address gaps in knowledge and build confidence. It’s common for… Read More »

There already is an excellent article on the Justin Craig website on how a parent can support their child on a day-to-day basis with ideas on how to revise and support revision(here). This article takes a more strategic overview, explaining how exam boards work and how the planning for exam revision is assisted by the… Read More »