Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Entrance Exam Registration for Trafford’s Grammar Schools – What You Need to Know

Entrance exam registration for grammar school entrance exams in Trafford [POST UPDATED ON 9TH MAY 2022] Entrance exam registration is now open for students wishing to try for Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium (TGSCC), which is comprised of: Urmston Grammar; … Continue reading

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Another Easy Maths Game

We like to play this easy maths game because it can be adapted for almost all abilities. This game uses the hundred square and it really helps children explore numbers. You can also use it to expand your child’s mathematical … Continue reading

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A Maths Game You Can Play Anywhere

No doubt about it,  a good maths game can make learning more enjoyable, which makes learning more ‘sticky’. We like to play this game in restaurants, while waiting for our food. We’ve played it on trains and in doctors’ waiting rooms. … Continue reading

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GCSE Revision: Easy Active Learning Hacks to Help You Revise

GCSE revision is tough. You may feel stressed and swamped by a seemingly endless amount of facts to be  memorised and concepts to be grasped. You’re willing to put in the time, but do you know how to use it … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events at Better Tuition

Upcoming Events have been busy bees at Better Tuition over the Easter break. Summer term is our busiest and we have several upcoming events, so we were determined to get ahead of the game. Birthday Glee It’s our tenth birthday … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Masterclasses for Summer 2018

Entrance Exam Masterclasses in Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning   Book an entrance exam masterclass at Better Tuition – follow this link. Dates and Availability: Our entrance exam masterclasses will run at Easter and over the long summer break. Dates … Continue reading

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Can Calculators Make Better Mathematicians?

The impact of calculators in maths teaching Calculators have been in the news this week. Four years ago, the Year 6 SATs calculator was abolished. This week, an academic study has found that calculators make our children better mathematicians. You … Continue reading

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Vocabulary: how to teach it and why you should

Vocabulary is an essential part of your child’s education. Indeed, many education professionals will argue that word power is the foundation of a good education. There is no question that developing a rich store of words will enhance your child’s performance … Continue reading

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SATs 2018: Key Dates for Key Stages 1 and 2

Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) will take place in schools during May of 2018. You can read more about SATs and find some useful resources on our SATs page. Key stage 1 Date Activity May 2018 Key stage 1 test period … Continue reading

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How Will Better Tuition Benefit My Child?

One of the benefits of booking a free assessment is the opportunity for you to meet with our directors, Paul and Christine, and to find out more about the benefits of tuition. Many parents come to us with anxieties about … Continue reading

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