by Jenn Linning | Sep 29, 2017 | English, Key Stage 4, Revision
The age-old myth that you cannot revise for English is still prevalent amongst students today. Below, we have listed some of the most efficient ways to revise for English Language and English Literature. Let the Get My Grades team banish this myth once and for all....
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Sep 20, 2017 | Exams, Key Stage 4, Students
We’ve seen the headlines and we’ve heard the talk of GCSE’s having ‘changed’ and become more ‘rigorous’. Let the Get My Grades Team attempt to demystify what exactly has changed and more importantly why. Firstly, what has changed? No more A*-G grades, there is a new...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Aug 31, 2017 | Exams, Key Stage 4, Students
This question can be answered with different lenses. The logical lens may say that GCSEs can determine which sixth form or college you go to and impact your university choices in some cases. The political lens may say that GCSEs are a semi-objective measure of...
by John Nichols | Aug 25, 2017 | Exams, Families, Key Stage 4
The results for the first new style 9-1 GCSEs are now in for Mathematics and English Language. It was widely reported that they were considerably more challenging than their predecessor qualifications; there were numerous problems with inaccurate textbooks and...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Aug 24, 2017 | Exams, Key Stage 4, Students
Thursday 24th August 2017. The moment of truth. Parents, teachers and most importantly students will be waiting in anticipation to see the numerical fruits of their labour – their GCSE results. What do I need to know? This year has the added surprise factor as certain...
