The Learning Journal
Ideas, strategies and reassurance for parents
Written by our tutors, for the families we work with. Ten pieces in each of our five strands, from early number sense to GCSE exam technique.
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GCSE maths grade boundaries, explained
Grade boundaries move every year. Here is how they work, and why raw marks alone tell you very little.
4 min read
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Higher or foundation tier: choosing well
The tier decision in Year 9 or 10 shapes everything after it. How to choose without closing doors.
4 min read
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How to revise GCSE maths without just re-reading
Highlighting notes feels productive and does very little. Three methods that genuinely move maths grades.
5 min read
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The GCSE maths topics students lose marks on
The same handful of topics account for most lost marks every year. Here is where to look first.
4 min read
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Exam technique: showing method for marks
Half of GCSE maths marks are for method. What 'show your working' really means in practice.
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A calculator paper plan that saves minutes
The calculator paper rewards a system. How to structure the ninety minutes to keep marks you already have.
4 min read
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Six weeks out: a GCSE maths revision plan
A realistic six-week plan for the final stretch before GCSE maths, with one hour a day.
5 min read
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Understanding the 9–1 GCSE maths grading
A grade 4 is not the old grade C in every sense. What the numbers mean for your child's next steps.
3 min read
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Mock exams: what to do with the results
A mock is diagnostic, not a verdict. How to turn a disappointing result into a working plan.
4 min read
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One-to-one GCSE tuition: when it's worth it
Group tuition works well for most students. These are the situations where one-to-one earns its place.
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