Blog
How to Read Pie Charts
A pie chart is one of the friendlier-looking graphs: a circle split into coloured slices, with none of the axes and scales that put children off bar charts and line graphs. Yet the questions built…
MORE..
Exam Calculations tips
GCSE, A Level, maths, physics, chemistry, geography...anything where you have to calculate a result!
Calculating results using formulas can be daunting if you're not confident with maths. Fortunately there are a few simple tips that…
A-Level Physics Quantities & Their Prepositions
Several students have asked me about the correct prepositions in written questions, particularly in electricity topics. As there I couldn't find a comprehensive list online, I thought I'd write and post this one.
This…
Criminal Minded: beat exam stress by thinking like a felon
Do The Next Right Thing
What to do when you don't know what to do.
Solving maths problems generally involves breaking complex problems down into smaller steps. Sometimes the steps are obvious, sometimes they aren't! What should you do when…
Being organised: some tips for sixth-formers
by Tom McKennan
You will have noticed that in the sixth-form, you need to take more personal responsibility for organising your notes, your work and your timetable. For some people, this is easier than for…
What Makes A Good Teacher?
A brief reflection on the professional and personal qualities that make for excellence in education.
What makes a good teacher?
- Thorough subject knowledge.
- Enthusiasm for subject.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
- Empathy with students.
- Ability…