In this series we look at eleven of the most difficult questions from the 11+ maths exam – and show you how to do them. The first part of our series, about cows, chickens and →
“…have good and able teachers at home; and for things of this nature account no expense too great…” - Marcus Aurelius Private tuition is as old as education itself. Any student of philosophy knows that →
Leading academics, psychologists and educators have claimed that teaching according to learning style produces no tangible benefits, and may even be detrimental to pupils’ education. In a letter written to The Guardian this morning, the thirty →
There’s an anecdote that UK Study Centre tutors hear quite frequently on first meeting the parents of their tutees: “I didn’t think we’d need a tutor, after all I consider myself pretty good at maths, →
The Personal Statement — not as scary as it seems To apply for a place at university in the UK candidates are required to fill in and submit their UCAS form online. This is relatively straightforward, →
Putting a child through the 11+ is a stressful experience for pupils and parents alike. With most top schools heavily oversubscribed and having to think up ever more stringent entry requirements, the exams are tougher →
