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We are now at that critical stage of the academic year when many teenagers are in the final stages of preparing for the all important summer examinations. Irrespective of how well the young person has prepared by studying and revising, what they do in the final weeks and the way they do those things can still make a significant difference to their examination result. It would be incorrect to say that success in the examination is due to just doing […]

In this blog post, Megan Smith (English Teacher, Excel in Key Subjects) recalls the experience she had teaching in India. In June last year, I stepped on a plane with my boarding pass in hand – the destination read ‘New Delhi’. Whilst this was not to be my first time teaching abroad, having taught for a couple of years in Hong Kong and Mainland China in the past, I knew that teaching in India would be a whole other kettle […]

With exams looming on the horizon, here are some steps you could follow to ensure maximum performance later in the year. Remember planning is key… Organisation  Relationships: Family and friends should be aware of your exam timetable, revision timetable and how much you value success in your course of study. These key players will always be supportive and have remained close even during the most challenging times in the past. Working area: You must have a clearly defined study space […]

Natural academic ability While it is true that, in any selected group of successful people, one will find very bright and naturally talented individuals, it is also the case that, if you look carefully, you will find that there are also people who do not necessarily have the highest IQ in the same group. I have numerous stories to tell, based on my experience of teaching and interacting with very bright people. Through my association and interaction, including as a […]

Action and behaviour by the child We are all a product of our behaviour and any success we are enjoying at present is usually as a result of the actions we have taken in the past. When we speak about action and behaviour, the words that come to mind include priority, organisation, habit, discipline, association, character, persistence and so on. For teenagers these days, there are two areas which are really external factors and need to be controlled very carefully. […]

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Abraham Lincoln said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.” It may not be so readily apparent how the quote by this great man applies to certain fields of endeavour, but, for education, it is perfectly fitting. If you think about it, taking a major examination in particular subjects lasts for just an hour or two – a maximum of four to six hours if you count all the […]

It is wrong to assume that the more we spend, the more value we get. This applies to everything, and gifts and presents are an essential part of that. It is incorrect to assume that the more expensive the gift, the more the receiver appreciates it. This is something about which we parents need to educate our young people. I well remember times when we spent a lot of money on a particular present for my son, only for him […]