Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Back to School: How to Organise Your Routine

Posted on 03/09/2012 by

How Can I Organise a Good Back to School Routine? September’s ‘back to school‘ rush has crept up on stealthily this year and before you can say ‘Bonfire Night’ it will be Christmas.   Children may complain about the big return … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exam Technique: Part Three (this one’s for parents)

Posted on 06/08/2012 by

Why should your child sit more than one entrance exam? To give your child the best chance of success in entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools, you need to be entrance exam savvy. Just a few years ago, Year 6 children would sit … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exam Question of the Day Weekly Roundup

Posted on 02/08/2012 by

Throughout summer, Better Tuition is posting an Entrance Exam Question of the Day on Facebook and Twitter.  Here, for your convenience, are the questions from the first week of summer. Solutions are below; if you would like to know more … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exam Technique: Part Two

Posted on 30/07/2012 by

Why should a ten year old learn about exam technique? If your ten year old is preparing to sit entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools, it makes sense for them to learn about entrance exam technique.  A two or three-hour exam is a … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exam Technique: 1

Posted on 29/07/2012 by

Why does entrance exam technique matter? With so many students currently preparing for entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools, it is not surprising that many parents and carers are concerned about entrance exam technique. Whether you are preparing to sit … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exams Help for Summer

Posted on 26/07/2012 by

Entrance Exam Preparation for Trafford’s Grammar Schools: What does Better Tuition Offer? Like the setting sun at the end of a long day, the summer term at Better Tuition is dwindling to its conclusion.  Over the long summer break our … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Success in GCSE Science with Better Tuition

Posted on 16/07/2012 by

This six week course will be running on Mondays from 10th September. We will cover everything you need to ensure you are prepared for GCSE exam success in science, including the tricky parts of maths that are required. Places are very … Continue reading →

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What can Andy Murray’s defeat teach us about success?

Posted on 09/07/2012 by

Straight after losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon Men’s Singles final, Andy Murray declared, “I’m getting closer.”  Having suffered defeat in – many claim – the biggest match of his career, Murray’s positive attitude rescued him from failure and … Continue reading →

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Another poem: how many poetic devices can you spot?

Posted on 27/06/2012 by

Nikki Schneider (follow her on Twitter) is an amazing Canadian educator with lots of creative ideas for engaging imagination.  Recently she has been running poetry workshops and an impending storm inspired her to write this piece. So, besides enjoying the … Continue reading →

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A poem about the rain

Posted on 25/06/2012 by

Here’s a poem I wrote quite a while ago about extreme rain and flooding. It’s a good introduction to teaching about natural disasters, as well as the benefits of natural flood defences such as trees. While I assert my right … Continue reading →

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