Tuition Articles

Teaching philosophy in primary school raises grades across all subjects

A study has found that promoting philosophical discussion amongst 8 to 11 year olds improves academic performance in all subjects.

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Reasons to offer voluntary tuition

Although private tuition has become increasingly more accessible, there are many who cannot afford it. There are now numerous agencies and charities offering voluntary tuition, and this is something that tutors as well as students benefit from greatly.

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Cash for Grades

It has become trendy for parents to offer cash incentives for good grades, but as private tutors know, problems revising can't be solved with the promise of a cash reward.

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The battle to get high achieving graduates into teaching

More graduates from Oxbridge are going into teaching through schemes such as Teach First, but what is the secret to keeping them in the profession?

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How tutors can combat sexism in academia

Gender-bias can be fought on many fronts, but we could do worse than to laugh.

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Tuition thoughts on impossible exams

Teachers should ask impossible questions, not examiners.

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The benefit of mistakes

Today's students are terrified of making mistakes, but they can often be the best teaching tool.

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Tutors' guide to exam stress

Student stress levels are on the rise. At this time of year it is important that tutors remain calm for their students.

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Tutors guide to navigating exam season

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