Creative revision
Can revision be creative? A large proportion of my time is spent working with GCSE students, helping them to become ‘exam fit’. I see a wide spectrum of students, from those that are already working to detailed timetables to those that have yet to begin. What never ceases to surprise me is how most students think there is only one way
The Tipping Point – Book Review
The Tipping Point is well written and expertly researched. Malcolm Gladwell has triumphed in making his ideas accessible to all readers. The book is meticulous in its exploration of the ways in which ideas, trends and social behaviour spread through populations and the processes by which they cross a threshold or ‘tip’ and suddenly take off. He also examines why certain
The Element – Book Review
In this book, Ken Robinson argues that a fulfilling career comes through the recognition and development of those skills for which we show a natural aptitude and affinity. Chapters include: Think Differently / Finding Your Tribe / What Will They Think? / Do You Feel Lucky? / Is It Too Late? / For Love Or Money Sir Ken Robinson’s 2006 TED talk
Mind Gym – Book Review
Gary Mack presents a series of short essays describing the importance of mental preparation with regard to increased motivation and performance within the field of sports. Filled with anecdotes and stories from Mack’s career as a counsellor and consultant, this book reads as a who’s who of American sports stars and their insights into mental toughness. Gary Mack is an American
Content development
Our training team works hard to monitor current trends in education and changes within curriculum design. We study current themes offered by the main examining bodies and choose examples within the most common topics. For example, all examining bodies offering a science GCSE have a topic exploring DNA. In our CSI:MADE programme we instruct students on how to use mnemonic devices, illustrating the technique by getting