Planning Lessons Doesn’t Have to Take All Weekend – Here’s How!

As a fellow teacher, I know you know how quickly lesson planning can take over our evenings and weekends. It seems never ending. But you know what? It doesn't have to be this way!

With a few simple strategies, you can streamline your ...

With it being the season of mock exams, revision and summer exams in the not too distant future I will be writing a series of blog posts on study skills to help you make the most of your time and to feel more positive and confident in your revision. 

I remember the sinking feeling I had for years o...

Do you remember what you learnt in your first lesson of the day today?  Can you remember what you learnt in the first lesson of the day 2 or 3 days ago?  Do you remember what you learnt in your lessons on Monday 23^rd September 2019?  You probably answered Yes, No, No to these three questions and the...

Strategies for Exam Success

Your Brain

To know the best revision techniques, you must know how your brain works.  You have 86 billion neurones (nerve cells) in your brain.  Each neurone is connected to another neurone via a synapse, (the small gap between these cells.)   This network of neurones a...

READ MY TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP AND UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR BODY CLOCK WORKS.

How many hours of sleep do you think you should be getting each night? Next, consider how many hours of sleep you get on average each night.

My poll on Instagram (@missestruchbiology) revealed that my followers averag...

Let’s discuss everything you need to know for summer A-level prep!

Congratulations! You have worked incredibly hard and are now moving up in the world from GCSE to A-Level. That’s an amazing achievement, so be sure to give yourself a pat on the back. 

It’s natural, after working hard all year long...

SO, YOU’VE DECIDED TO STUDY A-LEVEL BIOLOGY.

Great choice if I do say so myself! As an A-level biology teacher with over 10 years of experience, I can tell you a tip or two when it comes to figuring out what exactly to expect during your A-level biology journey.

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It’s important to look at your timetable as a whole when it comes to planning out your term, and how you’re going to stay on top of all of your assessments. Something that I have seen many A-level students do, is organise their time so that they can fit everything into each week. If you want to stay...

There are many different ways to go about revising your notes to help you study. One way I find extremely helpful, whether it be when revising for your GCSEs or A-levels is to use concept maps. 

WHAT IS A CONCEPT MAP? 

Concept maps are a revision strategy that presents your notes in a visual way. ...