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Survival Of The Fittest

It is easy to get caught up in the moment, to sit hunched over without taking breaks, and this is not that healthy.


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How To Move From A Fixed To A Growth Mindset

The reason for this focus on mindset in education is in the fact that those students who have a growth mindset are the students who see mistakes as a learning opportunity, embrace challenges and are resilient in the face of adversity.


The Alchemist

Falling In Love With Poetry

Perhaps you see poetry as something you study for an examination – but you can also read it for pleasure, just as you would a novel.


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Improving Reading For IGCSE English Language

Perhaps you panic a little when you see the different types of questions and what they are asking of you. Well, fear not because with some clear and simple steps, you can prepare yourself for what is required.


Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl: Remembering A Creative And Courageous Author

He begrudged the rules at Repton, his private school, and while there the imaginative youngster was restless and longed for adventure.


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What Is The US – China Trade War All About?

America recently increased its sanctions against China in response to the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.


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Can Music Help You Study?

Many of us listen to music whilst we study. It helps us to relax and we often feel that it aids our concentration. But is this really true? And if so, what type of music is best to listen to whilst we work? Music As Mental Exercise There have been numerous scientific studies on the […]


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Going The Distance With Learning From Home

Having studied distance learning courses for many years, I have learned three crucial lessons…


Archaeology

Archaeology – Bringing The Past To Life

As a discipline, the study of archaeology is around 150 years old.


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The World’s Most Pressing Population Problems

Less than 25% of the world’s land surface has escaped substantial impacts of human activity – by 2050, experts estimate this will have fallen to less than 10%.


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