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Rise in GCSE pass rate raises questions over exam quality
As the GCSE pass rate rises for the 23rd year in a row, we have to ask whether exams are serving their purpose.
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Some Positives and Negatives of Tutoring Modular A-levels and GCSEs
There’s been a lot in the news recently about changes to GCSEs and A-levels in England and Wales.
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University Places Through Clearing Might Not be an Option for Many Students this Summer
A recent survey has suggested that there are likely to be far fewer university places available through clearing this year.
Tuition News
Apologies for a Website Problem, and Requests for Tutors Pouring In
Pete’s blog 24-8-10: Firstly, I’d like to apologise if anyone was greeted by an alarming security message...
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State Schools Registering for the IGCSE
e BBC’s website has recently confirmed that a handful of state schools will offer International GCSEs (IGCSEs) for the coming academic year.
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Teaching Shakespeare to Teenagers
Shakespeare’s plots are perfect for teenagers - we should be encouraging them to study it rather than marginalising it in the curriculum.
Article by a Tutor
Trouble when Parents Want to Tell a Tutor How to Teach
One of the most difficult challenges for a tutor is striking the balance between doing what the tutor thinks is best, and still meeting the demands of the student, or in most cases, the demands of the student’s parents.
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Concern about Private Tuition Program in the US
Schools in Texas are questioning the effectiveness of the mandatory private tuition that their students receive.
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Getting more Focused and Assessing Tutors Going So Well
Pete’s blog 17-8-10: I think my blog last week was slightly downbeat and pessimistic...
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