Study skills
How to study the night before an exam (and what to avoid)
Last-minute cramming won’t teach you new material, but the right review can lock in what you know.
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Exam strategies and revision guides for SAT, GCSE, IB, HSC, JEE, KCSE, WAEC and nursing exams, written by tutors you can book.
Exam prep
How to use KCSE maths past papers so your grade actually goes up
Doing more papers isn’t the answer. Doing them in the right order, and marking them like an examiner, is.
Questions parents ask
- How to help your child learn to read at home
- How to get kids to do homework without a fight
- How to choose the right tutor: 8 questions to ask
- Is online tutoring as good as in-person tutoring?
- How to help your child with maths homework (even if you’re not good at maths)
Questions students ask
- How to study the night before an exam (and what to avoid)
- How to deal with exam stress: practical tips for students
- How to make a study timetable you’ll actually stick to
- How to memorise faster: active recall and spaced repetition
- How to concentrate while studying: 9 things that actually work
Latest guides
Study skills
How to deal with exam stress: practical tips for students
Some nerves are normal and even useful. Here’s how to keep them manageable before and during exams.
Study skills
How to make a study timetable you’ll actually stick to
Most timetables fail because they’re too full. Build one around your real week instead.
Study skills
How to memorise faster: active recall and spaced repetition
Re-reading feels productive but fades fast. These two methods help you remember more in less time.
Study skills
How to concentrate while studying: 9 things that actually work
Your phone, your room and how you start each session matter more than willpower. Try these.
For parents
How to help your child learn to read at home
Phonics, reading together and lots of talk. Practical ways to support early readers in ten minutes a day.
For parents
How to get kids to do homework without a fight
A predictable routine, a clear start and less hovering. Simple changes that make homework time calmer.
For parents
How to choose the right tutor: 8 questions to ask
Qualifications matter, but fit matters more. Use these questions before you book regular lessons.
For parents
Is online tutoring as good as in-person tutoring?
For most students, yes, as long as a few things are in place. Here’s how to decide and how to set up online lessons well.
For parents
How to help your child with maths homework (even if you’re not good at maths)
You don’t need to know the answer to be useful. These questions and habits help more than explaining it yourself.
For parents
How much does a private tutor cost, and what are you paying for?
Tutor prices vary widely. Here’s what drives the cost, how to compare tutors fairly, and how to get the most from each hour.
For parents
7 signs your child might need a tutor
Falling grades are only one signal. Here are the earlier ones parents often miss, and what to do about each.
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Africa
KCSE, WAEC / WASSCE, Matric (NSC). Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa.
12 guidesAsia
JEE & CBSE, O-Level & SEC. India, Singapore and more.
6 guidesAustralia
HSC & ATAR, VCE. NSW, Victoria and more.
6 guidesEurope & UK
GCSE, A-level, IB Diploma, NMC OSCE. UK, EU, international schools.
12 guidesNorth America
SAT, AP exams, NCLEX-RN. US & Canada.
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