MagiKats Blog
Tips and advice for parents
How to revise and prepare for exams
It’s that time of year. Time for key assessments, exam revision and exams. The pressure on students can be immense as they prepare for these pivotal moments in their school career, so we thought it would be helpful to share some tips on how to revise and prepare for exams without getting too stressed.
How exactly DOES MagiKats help with school work?
MagiKats helps with school work and this article tells you how.
My Revision Booster Plan
Revision for GCSEs or National 5s can get a bit same-y. Read subject, make notes on subject, make smaller notes on subject, perform miracles with ant-size writing to make notes even smaller. Remember notes. Rinse. Repeat.
Is your child 'coasting'?
Things are going ok at school - but could they be better? Read about the signs to look out for when your child is coasting.
Stop Press: Important changes to National 5 and GCSEs this year
Details of changes to National 5 (to be based on coursework and teacher judgement) and delays to GCSE exams.
Helping Your Teenager Revise for their GCSE Examinations
I once heard a teacher of GCSE English remark that one of the best ways to teach his students how to pass was to take the examination himself.
GCSE Revision Time – What Can a Parent Do?
When the great illusionist David Blaine was asked how he manages to achieve difficult stunts he admitted he says to himself, somewhat pragmatically; “so today I’m going to have breakfast, read the paper and stand in an ice block”.
First Sitting 2017 New GCSE Maths and English Tuition at MagiKats
For our students sitting the new GCSE exams in 2017, the watchword is “rigour”. Engaging teenagers in their learning through fun activities, challenging tasks, personal tuition and guidance equals a winning formula when it comes to them sitting their all-important examinations.
What are the maths and English changes in the UK National Curriculum?
There have been lots of headlines created by the press about the forthcoming changes to the UK National Curriculum – but how does the average parent find out the facts?
GCSEs are around the corner - help!
With GCSE exams around the corner, it’s time for a final push. Energy levels are running low and motivation is getting harder to find.