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Mindset = Marks

Everyone: "I can't do maths".  The Truth: "You can't do maths...yet."   

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Practice does NOT make perfect

“If you have bad technique and you shoot a basketball a thousand times, all you are going to get good at, is shooting really badly.” – Michael Jordan  

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Command words: "analyse" "assess" "evaluate"...

Can you distinguish between 'compare' &' contrast'? Can you analyse the words 'evaluate' and 'assess'. Command words matter - make sure you know them!

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Lucy's top 10 memory hacks

If what you’re looking for instead is ways to memorise information that takes as little time as possible, but which results in a high percentage of retention, then you’ve come to the right place.

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The 2 minute essay plan

The perfect technique for planning an essay when you're short on time (like in the exam).

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Writing history essays

You’ve written your intro, planned out your key themes and are ready to get in to the main body of the essay…  

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Language based exams

Don't waste your time lookig up vocab words in the dictionary in the exam. 

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Ben's 3 tips for reducing stress

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Building your vocabulary (middle school)

Building your vocabulary will always come in handy - learn how to do it!

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Transitioning to High school (middle school)

Moving up to high school can be one of the more stressful and overwhelming experiences for anyone growing up! 

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Are you paying attention?

Your ability to pay attention to something has a huge influence on how much information you can take in during a study session

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Using past exams - closed book

Use this tip to make sure you're always tackling the toughest questions. 

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What to do when you get an exam back

What do you do when you get an exam back? Check the mark of course... but what do you do next? 

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Learning from other people's mistakes

Instead of competing, why don't you learn from each other's mistakes?

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Reading comprehension (middle school)

Reading comprehension is a skill you’ll need for many years to come, and it can seem tricky when faced with lots of information.

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4 steps to language analysis

Do you follow this 4 step method for writing your paragraphs? 

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5-step History Introductions

Check out this simple and practical approach to structuring your introductory paragraph.

Books + Planners

Note-taking planner

Stay on top of your note-taking across the year.

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3 top tips for Drama & Theatre

How to do well in your dramam performance exam

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Memorising vocab

Use this tip so that you're constantly being exposed to vocab around your house. 

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How to make Shakespeare make sense

The language can seem inaccessible and alienating and the huge themes tackled at first are totally incomprehensible. However, there are a few techniques you can use which will open up an entirely new world of Shakespeare, and in the long run enhance your exam answer.

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"I can't learn languages"

 … is a complaint (excuse!) I have heard so many times over the years! And it is true: studying for languages is a tricky business and is unlike anything else we do across the school curriculum.

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How to plan an essay (middle school)

Here are the four key components of writing a strong, convincing essay

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Non-required task planner

Here's why homework should NOT be your priority...

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Planning for a project (middle school)

So you’ve been given an assignment or project to do and have no idea where to start – never fear, Elevate is here to help get you to the point where you’re able to start writing!