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Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin
What to do in Manchester and Trafford at half term
The Better Tuition centre will be closed for rest, recuperation and relaxation over half term (23rd – 30th October 2011) – even Urmston’s top tutors need the occasional rest – but before we go we’d like to leave you with … Continue reading
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Entrance exams: what you need to know (part 3 of an occasional series)
Verbal Reasoning (VR) is a key component in all of Trafford’s state grammar school entrance examinations, bar one (Urmston Grammar). VR tests understanding, and ability to reason through words. Question types include: 1. Identifying opposites, e.g. Choose the word which is most … Continue reading
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Entrance exams: what do I need to know? Part 2: NVR
What do we hear most often from parents who come to us for entrance exam preparation? “I can help my child with everything but Non-verbal Reasoning.” If you feel like this also, read on for how to get results that … Continue reading
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Entrance Exams: what do I need to know? Part 1 of 3
This post aims to give an overview of Trafford’s entrance exam system and give an idea of what you should be doing now if you are the parent of a Year 5 child. There are seven grammar schools in Trafford: … Continue reading
No Neat Solution to the Problem of NEETs
The dismal news that the UK currently has more NEETs than any other nation in the developed world bar the US has to be a wake-up call for those who care about our young people. Almost one in ten of our … Continue reading
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Please find us and follow us…
There’s lots to see on Better Tuition’s Facebook page. We’ve got plenty to talk about and we’d love you to chat with us on Facebook or Twitter, so please get clicking and join our happy gangs of followers and fans. … Continue reading
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How dealing with failure can help your child prepare for success
The news that 2010 Apprentice winner Stella English has been fired by Alan Sugar comes as a surprise, but I have a feeling she’ll take it in her stride. From burning the toast to botching our driving tests (four times … Continue reading
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Null points to Gove for his Eurovision
Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced his desire to see foreign languages taught in schools from age five. As a foreign language fan myself – I speak French, German and occasional Spanish – I emphatically agree that we need urgently … Continue reading
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Learning websites we love
Imagine the whole interweb fell carelessly into a black hole in cyberspace, never to be seen again. Which websites would you miss the most? When it comes to education the internet has become pretty indispensable: teachers use it to find … Continue reading
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Better breakfasts to boost brainpower: start today for a brighter tomorrow
Few parents question that breakfast is beneficial, but getting kids to eat a decent amount before school can be tough. If you have ever questioned how a healthy breakfast can boost school performance, read this article to find out … Continue reading
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