You may have heard a new test for times tables will be compulsory in all state primary schools. But what is it all about? We have the low down for you.
In this blog we discuss what it is, how It is marked and why it has been introduced.
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Creative Writing: Why is it so important?
We have had more and more requests to include creative writing into our regular tuition sessions. So we have designed a stand-alone course that your child can do during the summer holidays. But just why is creative writing so important?
The Art Of Transitioning: Moving from primary school to secondary school
Moving from primary school to secondary school can seem like a big step. Of course if your child is moving on with friends then it becomes a little less daunting. Helping you child to settle into their new school Most secondary schools will offer a range of initiatives designed to help your child to settle […]
Common Questions GCSE students ask about revision
I interviewed our center director Sue to find out the most popular questions GCSE students ask her and she had three questions which come up time and time again! Q: How do I organise my revision to get the most from the time I have? A: Whether you are a last […]
How does cursive handwriting affect the brain?
With the advent of technology, we have all been using computers more and more and handwriting less and less. Apart from the fact that handwriting is very important when technology fails or cannot do the task at hand, there is a significant reason why children should still be taught how to write cursively, i.e. “joined-up”. The […]
What you need to know to excel at A level Biology
The current A level Biology exam is all about applying knowledge to the questions. The days have past when a student just needed to regurgitate facts. Although a good knowledge of the topics is crucial there is also a need to be able to interpret which areas of the curriculum are needed to answer the […]
SATs: Smithbrook Tuition’s Quickfire Questions
What are SATs? SATs stands for Standard Assessment Tests They are assessments that monitor your child’s educational progress at the end of years 2 and 6 They usually take place in May When should you/your child start preparing for SATs? At Smithbrook Tuition we offer support […]
Smithbrook Tuition’s Top Test Tips
Like clockwork, the exam season is upon us again and there is advise everywhere on all aspects of exams from how to revise properly right to how much time you spend on each part of your test. It can get a little overwhelming so we have put together three top tips […]
