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Attending a revision course

Attending a revision course at Oxford Revision Courses can help increase your effectiveness by providing a structured and focused...

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...

The Pomodoro technique

The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. Cirillo, an Italian entrepreneur and productivity expert, came...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Sustaining intellectual discovery

Nicholas Parkin Correct approaches to teaching and philosophy of education are founded on the principle of developing a genuine love of...

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...