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Year 6 pupil practising SATs maths reasoning questions at a kitchen table with a pencil and workbook
Exam Preparation·Jul 11, 2026·7 min read

Year 6 SATs Revision: Maths and English in 6 Weeks

A former Pearson examiner's 6-week Year 6 SATs revision plan covering maths reasoning, GPS and reading. Weekly schedule, past paper strategy, common traps.

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Parent and Year 5 child practising 11+ verbal reasoning papers at home on a desk with pencils and worksheets
Exam Preparation·Jun 26, 2026·9 min read

11+ exam preparation online: free practice, booklets and what works

Former Pearson examiner on using free 11+ practice papers online effectively. Which resources work, how to schedule timed tests, and what online prep can't replace.

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High school student comparing SAT and ACT prep books and practice tests on a desk
Exam Preparation·Jun 18, 2026·7 min read

SAT vs. ACT: What's the real difference?

SAT vs. ACT — format, scoring, Science section, and how to pick the right test for your strengths. Practical guide for US students in 2026.

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Year 13 student revising at a desk with subject-organised notes and past papers for A-level exams
Exam Preparation·Jun 12, 2026·7 min read

How to revise for A-levels: a subject-by-subject guide

Former Pearson examiner explains how revision strategy shifts by subject. Specific techniques for maths, sciences, humanities and languages at A-level.

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Student working through calculus problems with a graphing calculator and handwritten notes on a desk
Exam Preparation·May 27, 2026·7 min read

AP Calculus AB Study Guide: 8-Week Plan That Works

AP Calculus AB 8-week study plan from a K-12 researcher: right topic sequence, retrieval practice cadence, and the units most students underestimate.

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High school student preparing for the SAT with practice tests and annotated notes spread across a desk
Exam Preparation·May 13, 2026·10 min read

How to Study for the SAT in a Month: 5-Week Plan

Realistic 5-week SAT study plan from an education researcher: diagnostic test, Math, Reading, Writing, full timed tests — what actually moves scores.

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Year 13 student planning A-Level revision with calendar and highlighters on a desk
Exam Preparation·May 6, 2026·11 min read

A-Level revision plan: 3 months from April to exam day

A strategic 3-month A-Level revision plan for Year 13 students. Use Easter holidays as your turning point, target A*-E grades, and walk into June exams prepared.

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Year 11 student surrounded by colour-coded revision notes at a desk, late afternoon light
Exam Preparation·May 6, 2026·13 min read

GCSE Revision Plan: 30 Days to Exam Season (Year 11 Sprint Guide)

A subject-by-subject 30-day GCSE revision plan for Year 11 students. Covers Maths, English, Sciences, MFL and Humanities. Built around the May–June 2026 exam timetable.

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Parent and child studying together for 11 plus exam at home
Exam Preparation·May 4, 2026·12 min read

11+ exam preparation: timeline + resources for parents

Complete 11+ exam preparation timeline from age 7. Strategies, practice tests, and resources to help your child pass grammar school entrance.

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Student with A-level revision notes and planner on desk
Exam Preparation·May 4, 2026·13 min read

A-level revision timetable: 12-week plan for 3 subjects

Complete 12-week A-level revision timetable for 3 subjects. Daily schedule, topic checklists, and time management for final exams.

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Year 11 student working through GCSE maths past paper questions at a wooden desk
Exam Preparation·May 4, 2026·13 min read

GCSE Maths Revision Plan: 12 Weeks to Exam Day

A 12-week GCSE maths revision plan covering AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Week-by-week schedule, past paper strategy, and grade boundary targets.

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Student solving maths equations at desk with revision notes
Exam Preparation·May 4, 2026·12 min read

GCSE maths revision: 8-week plan with topic checklist (2026)

Master GCSE maths in 8 weeks. Detailed revision plan covering algebra, geometry, statistics with daily schedule and topic checklist.

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