I could not believe my eyes when I read in yesterday’s Sunday Times that 40% of universities degree courses are offered unconditionally. This means students can come and study on […]
Almost 40% of degree courses are offered unconditionally – what a scandal Read More »
In my last couple of blog posts, I looked at changes in the Maths curriculum and also highlighted the fact that there has been a significant fall in the number
A-level Maths – should I or should I not – will my figures add up? Read More »
It was recently reported in the TES (Times Educational Supplements), among other media, that there has been a significant reduction in the number of young people taking A-level Maths. The
Fewer young people taking A-level Maths – a tragedy or a blessing? Read More »
With places at the very top universities becoming more and more difficult to get, the pressure on young people to achieve high grades continues. At this critical stage of the
Focus on getting the grade best A-level grades you can Read More »
Achieving highly academically isn’t necessarily about being super bright, as many wrongly assume. I’ve had the advantage of teaching Physics to many bright young people in grammar schools and independent
Three Key Components for Exam Success Read More »
An article in the TES (The Times Educational Supplements – a magazine widely read by teachers) recently carried the headline “Why GCSE Reform may lead to a new ‘elitism’. The
Will the new GCSE of grades 9 to 1 lead to new Elitism? Read More »
With GCSE and A-Level exams approaching successful revision techniques become even more paramount. Huge proportions of students have not been taught how to revise effectively and are unaware of the
The standard of behaviour by young people is so bad such that what is acceptable as the norm is well below the level that will create an environment conducive to
The culture of low expectation in schools; are teachers too tolerant of bad behaviour? Read More »
Up until the previous academic year, A-level (AS and A2) exams were taken in January as well as in May and June. The government has now abolished the January exams
No more A-level exams in January – should young people relax? Read More »
It is that time of the year when newspapers and TV stations carry pictures of teenagers celebrating after the summer examination results have been released. With a record number of
The scramble for university places to avoid high fees – Do the figures add up? Read More »