The CPA Approach
The Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract approach (CPA) is a highly effective approach to teaching that develops a deep and sustainable...
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How to write your personal statement for university admissions
Most overseas universities require students to write their personal statement as part of the application process. This is sent to each of...
HOW TO IMPROVE MY CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Critical Thinking in Math Critical thinking is a key factor in separating those students who can 'do' math from those who truly...
SPATIAL THINKING & MATHEMATICS
Spatial thinking allows you to understand the location and dimension of objects, and how different objects are related. It also allows...
IGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE-0475
Literature is one of the hardest subjects to study for- You cannot solely rely on past papers as the marking system is highly subjective,...
HOW TO ACE IGCSE GEOGRAPHY
Examination Tips: Tip 1: One mark indicates one separate point. If the questions is worth 5 marks and you give 3 pieces of information...
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE IGCSE & O LEVELS
What is the difference between Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Levels? Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are equivalent...
HOW TO THINK CRITICALLY AS A STUDENT
As a student, one of the best ways to think critically is to take the time to really consider and analyze the material you are presented...
WHAT ARE A-LEVELS ?
WHAT ARE A LEVELS? A-Levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are a UK subject-based qualification for students aged 16 and above. They are...
THE GED TEST
What to know about the GEDThe GED, or General Educational Development test, is a set of tests that helps measure a person's knowledge in...
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IELTS AND TOEFL
To measure language skills, many colleges look at how an applicant fared on a standardized English language assessment. Students...
STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS WHO REFUSE TO COMPLETE WORK
STRATEGIES TO USE WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO COMPLETE WORK What do you do when a student refuses to complete work in the classroom? Check...
AUTHENTIC LEARNING
What Is Authentic Learning and How Do I Use It? As teachers, we are constantly searching for articles, books, or advice on how to make...
GMAT
What Is the GMAT? The GMAT is a business school entrance exam that lasts nearly 3 1/2 hours, and includes the following four components:...
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN KENYA
Below is a list of the most popular international schools in and around Nairobi. Most of the schools are oversubscribed and have long...
What are phonics?
What Is Phonics And How Does It Work? It's no secret that kids love to read. But sometimes they just don't know where to start. Phonics...
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER BREAK
Year 11 and Year 12 students- How to make use of your summer break? Year 11 and 12 are crucial years to prepare for impending university...
HOW TO TEACH READING
The science of how kids learn to read is clear and direct. Reading is a code, and to crack the code, you teach the code. There are 26...
STRATEGY
Last Sunday I watched Formula 1 happening at Sochi. If you are a fan, you know that last weekend Norris,Sainz and Russell were at the...
HOW TO ANALYSE LANGUAGE IN NON-FICTION TEXTS
For most students in the international systems, students struggle with English comprehension. The main reason for this is that most...
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