Posts by Jenn
Why you need National 5 Maths
Maths might not be everyone’s favourite subject, but it’s a core skill that we all need. In a world where STEM is increasingly vital to all our futures, maths sits at the core of almost everything we do. Whether it’s the devices we use, the way we travel or the products we use, STEM sits…
Read MoreSQA Higher English: an expert guide to RUAE
Note: the techniques and approaches listed are not exhaustive and definitive. Rather, they are based on analysis of the last 7 years of SQA RUAE papers and are only suggestions. Before beginning the questions: Before you begin the passage, always ask yourself two questions: what is the passage about? how does the writer feel about…
Read MoreTop Tutor status achieved!
We’re proud to have been chosen as a ‘Top Tutor’ by DESKit At Saturday School Scotland, we’ve spent many years moulding the minds of the future, teaching children from all walks of life to be ready for their next stage of education. Which is why it’s always great to be recognised within the community as…
Read MoreOur top 8 tips on how to write your National 5 English Critical Essay
Your critical essay is an essay that allows you to demonstrate your analysis, interpretation and evaluation of pieces of literature. Your national 5 English critical essay is worth 20 marks (or half of the critical reading exam) so it is important to make this count. In this post, we have outlined our top 8 tips…
Read MoreHow to concentrate on study – our top ten tips
Staying focused while studying for exams can be one of the hardest things for students. But we understand that it’s not always easy to remain focused for long periods of time, so these are our top ten tips on how to concentrate on study. 1. Find a suitable space While we do recommend studying in…
Read MoreTop 6 revision techniques
With the SQA exam diet approaching, revision time is becoming precious – there’s not a minute to waste! But do not fret, as we have listed our top 6 revision techniques to help students get the most out of each study session. Refer to past papers Using past exam papers to study is our top…
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