The Feynman technique
Richard Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist known for his work in the field of quantum mechanics. He was also a talented teacher...
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Oxford Revision Course
- Jan 6
- 2 min
The Pomodoro technique
The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. Cirillo, an Italian entrepreneur and productivity expert, came...
Oxford Revision Course
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Easter revision
Easter is a time of renewal and, for the majority of students, it's also the best time to focus on your studies and prepare for exams...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Recording your time
Recording and evaluating how you use your time can be a great, quick way of improving how you study. If you’ve been studying for some...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Using flashcards
This quick guide to using flashcards will help you get the most from them, and be creative while you study. First of all flashcards are...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
Taking control of your mobile phone
In the Oxford Revision Course book ‘Active Study Skills’ we wrote about the distraction of mobile phones. We have updated this here with...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Retaking A levels
Unfortunately many students are disappointed on results day when they do not get the A level grades they were expecting. Once you have...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 7 min
Understanding the syllabus
When we started teaching, way back in the turn of the century, few students were given detailed information from the subject syllabuses....
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Five top tips to make your personal statement shine
Zoe Lundy Your Personal Statement is a testament to your passion and commitment towards your chosen course, and as such, it needs to be...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Putting down the calculator
Nicholas Parkin Students have become, with ever increasing enthusiasm, all too eager to reach for the calculator when faced with even...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Sustaining intellectual discovery
Nicholas Parkin Correct approaches to teaching and philosophy of education are founded on the principle of developing a genuine love of...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Our recommended Psychology text books
Before our students start their A levels, we share our recommended reading lists with them so that they can be better equipped with their...
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