Tool or Trap? Analyzing the Impact of Technology on Student Learning
Impact of Technology on Student Learning Like any good thing in life, it is not usually the technology itself but […]
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The “Gromps” Advantage: Grammar vs Comprehensive School Performance Explained
A new word, ‘gromp’, has just been introduced into the school vocabulary. Gromp stands for ‘Grammar Comprehensive’ – meaning comprehensive
The Gold Standard: Why the Benefits of A-Level Maths are Unrivalled
This is the conclusion of a four-part blog post in which I discuss issues associated with the decline in the
A-Level Maths: Should I or Should I Not? Making the Figures Add Up
In my last couple of blog posts, I looked at changes in the Maths curriculum and also highlighted the fact
The End of the Modular Era: AS and A-Level Difference Explained
In my last blog post, the first of a four-series discussion about the changes that are happening to both GCSE
The Maths Dilemma: Is A-Level Maths a Tragedy or a Blessing for Your Child?
It was recently reported in the TES (Times Educational Supplements), among other media, that there has been a significant reduction
Cutting Through the Noise: The GCSE Grade 9 to 1 System Explained
There is yet more confusion about the new GCSE grade 9 to 1, with the government saying that there will
The Triple Threat: Three Key Components for Exam Success
Achieving highly academically isn’t necessarily about being super bright, as many wrongly assume. I’ve had the advantage of teaching Physics
GCSE Science Explained: The Difference Between Double and Triple Science
Please note: The content of this page is no longer completely valid. The GCSE Science curriculum has now changed – so there
The EBacc Challenge: Reaching the New Goalposts for GCSE Success
The goal post for measuring success at GCSE moved – the EBacc will be more challenging I saw an article