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Author: Hilary Sayer

Prepare | Revise | Achieve: maximise your potential during the examination period

March 28, 2022March 9, 2022Hilary Sayer

Now that you’re making progress with your revision, our IB Prepared series authors have put together some tips for examination paper assessments.

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Prepare | Revise | Achieve: making the most of revision time

March 2, 2022March 9, 2022Hilary Sayer

After planning your time, it can be difficult to know where to start your revision. Our IB Prepared authors share three areas of focus to help you make the most of your time.

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Prepare | Revise | Achieve: preparing for your assessment revision

February 3, 2022March 9, 2022Hilary Sayer
A girl sits at a laptop biting a pencil. She looks stressed.

When it comes to the assessment period, we know that working out where to start can sometimes be the hardest part! With the help of our author team from our IB Prepared series, we have collated some tips on how to best prepare yourself for revision.

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Results day and back to school – reflections from the past year

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021Hilary Sayer

It’s been another incredibly challenging year for the teaching profession and I hope you’ve managed to take a well-earned break over the holidays. In the run-up to results days and the start of term, we share a few reflections and themes from the last year as well as some of your feedback on how we’ve done in supporting you along the way.

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Preparing for Success: Stepping up to IGCSE® from Cambridge Lower Secondary Science

July 21, 2021April 4, 2022Hilary Sayer
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Many students find the transition from Cambridge Lower Secondary to IGCSE® a challenge. Giving learners the right support during Stages 7-9 helps them in more challenging areas where they might struggle later.

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