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Psychology text books we recommend

Before our students start their A levels, we share our recommended reading lists with them so that they can be better equipped with their study and revision.  This is the reading list we suggest for AQA Psychology textbooks that we use in class. We have included the ones we think are the best for our […]

Sustaining intellectual discovery

Correct approaches to teaching and philosophy of education are founded on the principle of developing a genuine love of the subject in which learning is a process of intellectual discovery and not simply the instrumentalizing of complex, interconnected facts.

Putting down the calculator

Students have become, with ever increasing enthusiasm, all too eager to reach for the calculator when faced with even arithmetical challenges. This trend is growing amongst all students, whether they possess a great natural talent for mathematics or if they find it a great struggle.

Five top tips to make your Personal Statement shine

Your Personal Statement is a testament to your passion and commitment towards your chosen course, and as such, it needs to be convincing! Here are our five top tips on getting started and getting ahead.

Understanding the syllabus

When we started teaching, way back in the turn of the century, few students were given detailed information from the subject syllabuses. They weren’t that readily available

Retaking A levels

Once you have your grades, you need to decide what to do next. You might find that you still get to one of the universities of your choice or you could go through clearing.

Taking control of your mobile phone

In the Oxford Revision Course book ‘Active Study Skills’ we wrote about the distraction of mobile phones. We have updated this here with more information to help students become better at their use of technology

Using Flashcards

This quick guide to using flashcards will help you get the most from them, and be creative while you study

Recording your time

Recording and evaluating how you use your time can be a great, quick way of improving how you study.

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