Converting fractions, decimals and percentages is really easy once you know how. It’s also one of the most common topics that students question – both at Kent Test level and GCSE.   So here’s a simple prompt to remind your child how this works.   Once they have grasped the technique, it’s really helpful to […]

The Spatial Awareness parts of the Kent Test can be quite challenging for some children, so here’s a a little activity I’ve created for my students. You will need some blank plastic dice – you can get these for about £2.50 on ebay. I’ve put a downloadable sheet on our Links and Resources page.   […]

As we’ve been thinking about revision a lot lately, here’s a really useful link. Don’t be put off if you aren’t taking  OCR exams, the tips are just as useful for any board. https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/570830-guide-to-examinations.pdf  

It’s that time of year. Some schools in our area got their out of the way before Christmas, but others are in full swing, right now. First and foremost – Please don’t panic. Mock results can be disheartening but there is still plenty of time to turn things around. The secret is good quality revision. […]