9-1 Science

Energy: The Need-to-Know Basics

GCSE Energy in a Nutshell – includes a summary Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, while work is the transfer of energy...

From Thermoplastics to Thermosetting: A Beginner's Guide to the Different Types of Plastic

A look at the types of plastic we encounter every day. There is a summary suitable for GCSE Chemistry students at the end. There are...

Living in the Anthropocene: The Impact of Human Activity on the Planet

The Anthropocene is a term that has gained increasing recognition in recent years to describe the current geological epoch in which human...

The Cornell Method: A Simple Yet Powerful Study Technique

The Cornell Method is a note-taking system that helps students effectively organize and review their notes. Devised by Professor Walter...

Don't Let Exam Stress Get the Best of You: Tips for Staying Calm

Exams can be a stressful and anxiety-provoking time for many students. The pressure to perform well and the fear of failing can take a...

Why Tutoring?

Increasingly, parents are using tutoring as a supplement to school. There are various reasons for this including: Increased competition...

Make the Most of your Mocks

A blog post with advice to help you through mock examinations

Seriously Silky-Smooth Skills: Significant Solutions - Solving Sums Sensibly

How Many Significant Figures? A question that caused all sorts of problems for me in my younger days. It seems that others have similar...

Balancing Chemical Equations: Protect Molecules with Bubble Wrap...

Over the years, I have tried different strategies to help students balance chemical equations. I've found a number of students want to...