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Exam Tips 4 – Anti-panic strategy – by Nicola Morgan

The stress chemicals that propel our body and brain into a brilliant, fizzing state of readiness for action sometimes over-react. It’s not clear why some people tip into panic while others stay outwardly calm and perform perfectly under pressure, but there’s likely a combination of factors, such as: Personality… Read More

Business News Quiz – 08.12.14

Test your Business students’ current affairs knowledge with our weekly quiz on the latest business news. Read More

Study Skills for A Level: some ideas for the new term

Business blog contributor Donna Jestin has some ideas for study skills exercises to get your A Level students thinking. It's a great way to start the new term and the ideas can be adapted to any subject. Let us know what you think! Read More

Revision – Helping Students Handle Pressure

As an elite athlete, I have developed many techniques which have been successful in coping with the extreme pressure of competing against the world’s greatest athletes. Applying these techniques to my university and school education enabled me to meet the real stress of taking exams and completing assignments more… Read More

Business: Ansoff’s Matrix

Help your A-level Business students understand Ansoff's Matrix with this lesson plan on the global strategy of McDonalds Read More

Business: Top 5 Business Films

I always find that a good way to get student to really understand some of the business concepts in practice is to show clips from films Read More

Secondary – Encouraging independent learning in the classroom

Help your A-level students develop independent analytical skills with these tried-and-tested methods - suitable for all subjects! Read More

Business – Tips for students about to study Unit 3: Strategies for Success

AQA Unit 3: ‘Strategies for Success’ requires A-Level students to have a full understanding of strategy in terms of finance, marketing, operations and human resources. Typically the case will be based upon a strategic decision that the business might take. The theory behind the exam is extensive; however, the following… Read More

Sociology – Keeping students challenged

Looking for ways to raise the level of challenge in your Sociology teaching? Esther Zarifi outlines some strategies Read More

Secondary Biology: What is Ash Dieback disease?

Engage your Biology students with this lesson plan centred on the topical issue of Ash Dieback disease Read More