Welcome to the PMT Education Blog, a hub catering to students, parents, and teachers alike. Here, you’ll find a wealth of articles and resources designed to empower all members of the educational community. Explore topics ranging from student success and parenting tips to teaching strategies and more.
This article, crafted by a physics teacher and examiner, outlines a simple three-step approach to mastering 6-mark questions in A Level Physics. Using examples from past papers, it shares time-saving tips, strategies to avoid common mistakes, and techniques to structure your answers effectively.
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Written by an experienced physics teacher and examiner, this article is packed with practical tips, free resources, and proven strategies to help you guide your child towards success in GCSE or A Level Physics. Discover advice on navigating common challenges, identifying red flags, and fostering the skills needed for success.
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English teacher Andrew Atherton shares a creative approach to poetry revision. Discover how introducing the bibliographic code and letting students carve their own poetic creations can ignite engagement and a fresh appreciation for poetry. Perfect for Year 7 through Year 13, this lesson will make revision exciting and memorable.
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Thinking about becoming a GCSE or A Level Maths tutor? This article walks you through every step of the journey, from the qualifications and essential teaching skills needed to practical tips and useful resources. Learn how to deliver impactful lessons and foster a supportive environment that helps students thrive.
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Teachers
With 25 years of teaching experience, Carol Atherton reflects on the evolution of education. In this insightful article, she emphasises the importance of continuous reflection and offers four key questions for educators to ponder. From core values to sources of support, her wisdom reminds teachers of why they do what they do.
Teachers
The transition from Year 11 to Year 12 often sees students struggling with becoming self-reliant learners. In this insightful article, Helen Skelton shares her journey of refining teaching methods for Year 12 students. Explore strategies to help students become self-sufficient and learn how to foster independence and scholarly growth.
Teachers
Andrew Atherton unveils strategies for effective feedback at the beginning of the school year. With the promise of improved student outcomes and a healthier work-life balance, he explores whole class feedback, digitised verbal feedback, and live marking. Discover how these practices can revolutionise your teaching approach.
Teachers
In the world of science education, practical work is a double-edged sword – a source of wonder and learning, but also a potential minefield of mistakes. David Gash explores why students often struggle with hands-on experiments and offers eight invaluable tips for boosting the efficacy of practical work in the science classroom.
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