Aug 2, 2017A-Level Psychology Topics: Addictive BehaviourAQA A-Level Psychology Topics: Psychology in Action — Addictive Behaviour Another post in our series of blogs on Psychology A-level topics, today we consider psychology in action, specifically addictive behaviour. Addiction can occur in many forms. Often, it is assumed that physical dependence characterized by withdrawal symptoms is required in order for someone to be diagnosed with an addiction disorder…Addiction3 min readAddiction3 min read
Aug 2, 2017A Back to School Guide Part I — ‘Prepare’Back to School Guide — Prepare The smell of freshly cut grass starts to dwindle, shops have trouble keeping exercise books, pens, and pencils on their shelves, and schools begin to become hubs of life once again: all signs that a new school year is en route! However, although going back to school is a fresh…Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Aug 2, 2017A Back to School Guide Part II — ‘Look forward’A Back to School Guide Part II — ‘Look forward’ The smell of freshly cut grass starts to dwindle, shops have trouble keeping exercise books, pens, and pencils on their shelves, and schools begin to become hubs of life once again: all signs that a new school year is en route! Missed Part One? Read A Back to School Guide…Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Jun 28, 2017GCSE IT is changing, but is it the way forward? Part 2Like British politics, GCSE IT is undergoing a revolution, but is it the way forward? Part II Missed Part One? Read GCSE IT is changing, but is it the way forward? Part I now. A revolution is under way in the teaching of computer science in schools in England — but it risks leaving girls and pupils from poorer backgrounds and ethnic minorities behind. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Jun 22, 2017Like British politics, GCSE IT is undergoing a revolution, but is it the way forward? Part ILike British politics, GCSE IT is undergoing a revolution, but is it the way forward? Part I Like British politics, GCSE IT is undergoing a revolution, but is it the way forward? Part I A revolution is under way in the teaching of computer science in schools in England —…Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Jun 19, 2017Best GCSE English Speaking Topics — Ideas and AdviceBest GCSE English Speaking Topics Are you on the prowl for some GCSE English Speaking and Listening topics? Well keep reading. Assuming your assessment is a pre-prepared presentation (i.e. you get to choose the topic you present on in advance of the exam), here is a list of potential topics for you to run with. …Language2 min readLanguage2 min read
Jun 16, 2017GCSE FAQs: What is English Literature?Until Year 8 at least, you’ll have studied English as one cohesive subject. However, come Key Stage 4 — now often Year 9 onwards — you’ll study two English subjects, English Language and English Literature. So, just what is English Literature? The GCSE English Literature syllabus is designed to enable…Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Jun 14, 2017AQA A-Level Psychology Topics: Gender EvolutionAQA A-Level Psychology Topics: Gender Evolution Related: AQA A-Level Psychology Topics: Gender Another post in our series of blogs on Psychology A-level topics, today we consider gender evolution. As the evolutionary approach is a biological one, it suggests that aspects of human behaviour have been coded by our genes because they were or are adaptive. A…Gender3 min readGender3 min read
Jun 14, 2017AQA A-Level Psychology Topics: GenderAQA A-Level Psychology Topics: Gender Related: In Psychology, What is Conformity? Another post in our series of blogs on Psychology A-level topics, today we consider gender. People often get confused between the terms sex and gender. Sex refers to biological differences between males and females. …A Levels3 min readA Levels3 min read
Jun 14, 2017GCSE Economics: Monetary PolicyMonetary Policy Economics What is economic policy, and how does it work? In economics, monetary policy involves altering base interest rates, rates that ultimately determine all other interest rates in the economy; or altering the quantity of money in the economy. Many economists argue that altering exchange rates is a form of monetary policy, given that interest rates and exchange rates are…Education3 min readEducation3 min read