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Cambridge University to Consult on New Maths A’ Level
The government has provided Cambridge University with £3 million to fund a project to redesign the maths A’ Level. Education Secretary Michael Gove has said that the University will be deeply engaged in developing the new curriculum, in an attempt to make the A’ Level more rigorous.
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One Third of UK Parents Do Not Read to their Children Regularly
A new survey has revealed that nearly a third of parents in the UK read their children a bedtime story once a week or less. Out of 2,000 parents asked, one in ten said that they did not read to their child more than once every six months.
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Tutors for Oxbridge Interviews
Increasing numbers of students are receiving private tuition to help with the lengthy application procedure, from help with the personal statement, to interview practice and even personal tours of universities with tutors who have graduated from the colleges to which students are hoping to be admitted.
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Pete's blog 30-10-12: Last week I met with someone who is starting up a charitable organisation...
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Universities should “redouble their efforts” to admit students from poor backgrounds
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Dealing with exam stress
Pre-exam stress has been shown to 'boost' certain students' grades. However, stress needs to be handled effectively.
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Government Pushes for A'Level Rethink
Further plans for 16+ exams have emerged this week, after a newspaper leaked information that voluntary-work, and an extended dissertation could form part of the new exam system. The Department for Education is considering an Advanced Baccalaureate, which would compel students to study a wide range of subjects including arts and sciences.
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Study Says Anxiety can Help Improve Exam Performance
The British Journal of Psychology has published research which suggests that anxiety improves students’ performance in exams.
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Private Tuition Double the National Average in London
New figures produced by Ipsos Mori have revealed that 38% of London school children received private tuition at some point in their school career, compared with 23% nationally. This year, 25% of London pupils are currently receiving private tuition, almost double the national average.
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