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Study Shows Stressed Students get Lower Results
Research carried out by Edge Hill University, the University of South Australia and the AQA exam board has shown that teenagers who stress about exam results are likely to get lower results than those who can remain calm.
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Investing in Students and Teachers
Nowadays it seems that money talks when it comes to producing the results that people want to see in education. This is true of all parties involved – parents, tutors, students, teachers, schools and universities.
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London Schools Falsify Science Results
Three as yet unnamed London Schools stand accused of falsifying GCSE science results. It has emerged that the schools have been switching weaker GCSE pupils to BTecs, which are coursework based vocational qualifications, and then falsifying the coursework marks.
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I Start Tutoring Again
Pete's blog 16-9-13: This time next week I’ll be in Texas for a friend’s wedding...
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Do PhDs Make the Best Tutors?
Many parents request a tutor who is an expert in their field, as they feel that this will give their children the best start at a subject. However, is it really necessary to book a tutor who is an expert in their subject?
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Council Warns Practical Science Is Being Phased Out Due to Exam Pressures
The Council for Science and Technology has warned the education secretary that practical science lessons are being squeezed out of school science lessons due to the pressure of exam preparation.
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Tutors and Schools Need to Combat Sleep Deprivation in Students
Teachers have reported an increase in the number of students falling asleep in class because they have been up late studying, or playing computer games and surfing the internet.
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Pilot Scheme for At-Risk GCSE Students a Success
A scheme designed to keep young people in education or employment has said that this summer’s GCSE results reflect the success of the pilot. The scheme involves investing money in coaches for teenagers in order to encourage them to study hard and stay in education.
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Testing Tuition Effectiveness
Pete's blog 9-9-13@ I finally got around to doing some more tutor assessments in Cambridge last week...
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