The Myth of the “Naturally Clever” Student
What science actually says about learning Every school seems to have them. The student who never appears to revise but somehow walks into exams with the relaxed confidence of a
What science actually says about learning Every school seems to have them. The student who never appears to revise but somehow walks into exams with the relaxed confidence of a
What Happens to the Brain When Learning Feels Meaningless? Why ADHD Brains Often Love Science…Until School Gets Involved Walk into a room full of children and ask who likes science
A lot of people assume the problem with science is the content. Too many formulas… too many rules… too much to remember. But sit with a student for long enough
Walk into most classrooms and you’ll notice something almost immediately… a kind of invisible contract. Sit still. Pay attention. Follow along. Get it right. It’s a system that has worked
Continue readingWhat Teaching at Summerhill Taught Me About How Students Actually Learn
Working with a tutor can feel like a bit of a gamble Working with a tutor can feel like a bit of a gamble. You’re hoping for clarity… but often
And Why That Matters More Than We Admit A familiar scene plays out in homes across the UK most evenings. A student sits at the table… books open, pen in
Most people assume GCSE exams are testing knowledge. They are… but only partially. What they’re really testing is something else: How well a student can translate knowledge into the format
It’s an odd thing to watch. A student can sit in front of you and explain a scientific concept clearly, logically… even confidently. And then a few weeks later, the
Continue readingWhy Some Intelligent Students Underperform in Exams
This is a phrase I hear quite often after exams: “I knew it… I just didn’t write it right.” It’s usually said with a mix of frustration and quiet confusion.
Let’s be honest: are you one of those brilliant GCSE Biology students whose brain just freezes the moment a math symbol appears? You pour your heart into understanding mitosis and