Category: Exam & Study Skills

Exam reading time occurs at the first 5 or 10 minutes of the exam. At this point, students are often their most stressed having just left the chaotic atmosphere of their peers, coupled with pre-exam-anxiety. However, reading time is a valuable commodity and should not be wasted. If you find yourself panicking as the exam […]

Many students struggle to stay motivated between exams. The incentive to slump between papers, often misinterpreted as ‘burn out’, can disrupt many study schedules and damage ambitions. However, there are steps you can take to prevent this. We know exam blocks can be draining, but if you have follow a realistic study timetable, and get […]

An effective study space can significantly impact your efficiency of study and is the best set up to study for exams. The ideal study space is uncluttered and quiet, allowing you to study effectively and focus on the academic task at hand. Below are Sophie Sparks Education’s top tips for creating the best study space […]

Going into an exam is a stressful endeavour and it is so easy to forget little things such as an eraser or a ruler. It is just as easy to accidentally bring your phone into the exam room.  We have put together a checklist that you can check before your next exam to make sure […]

We all suffer from brain fog and lack of motivation at times. So here are 3 simple steps to help you get back on track! 1.Look for inspiration through reading about different approaches to eliminating brain fog and advice. Your brain fog will start to disappear! 2. Create a “to do list” or a “goals” […]

A ‘study buddy’ can be a fantastic resource, and provide you with motivation and fresh ideas. By comparing and contrasting your study with someone else, you may be able to pinpoint topics that you could improve upon. Often, a personal learning weakness may be another’s strength, and vice versa. Study buddies can help students review […]

Teacher’s tips We spoke to Sophie Sparks, CEO of Sophie Sparks Education and founder of YOU CAN SIT WITH ME to get some educational tech tips. “We know that parents find apps really, really useful,” she says. “But it’s really important to find out which apps are educational, up to date, are current and have appropriate graphics. […]