Edexcel English Language A (iGCSE) – Anthologies Exam Questions Analysis
Here, we look at Anthology A (Paper 1) and Anthology B (Paper 2) of Edexcel English Language A (iGCSE Specification A) examination papers.
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Edexcel English Language A IGCSE (4EA1) – Exam Paper Format
There are two exam papers for Edexcel English Language A with 90:60 mark distribution for 60:40 percent. The outline below shows the type of exam questions for each of the papers and how the marks and calculated for each.
5 Best Pens and Pencil Grips for Beginner Writers
Mark making and learning to write is a natural rite of passage for every child, regardless of whether they are formally taught. A child progresses through a series of hand grips as they learn to write, from the plamar supinate and distal pronate to the more advanced static tripod and finally learning to write with […]
Harber London’s Nomad Organiser for iPad Pro and MacBook Pro
Harber London’s Nomad Organiser is truly one of a kind in its class. With consideration especially for the digital nomad who is likely to own all things tech, perhaps more specifically all things Mac-tech. The Nomad Organiser is a purposefully designed carrying case for the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Top 4 Best First Fountain Pens for Students
Despite all the developments in this technological age of ours, the pen remains very much a necessity. From learning to write to signing documents to sketching and drawing, there’s little that can compare to putting pen to paper.
Advanced Origami and Karakuri Kits and Books for Teens and Adults: Take on some of the most challenging paper models
Mention ‘Origami’ and the first thing that comes to mind is paper cranes and possibly miniature 3-dimensional stars. Of course, throw in those cute paper animals and there you have it … all that origami can do, or is it? The intricate, complex Japanese art of paper folding truly surpasses our typical preconceived notions of […]
5 Best Tutorials to learn how to fold Origami Japanese Dolls
Paper origami Japanese dolls represent the epitome of Japanese finesse and culture. The detail, ranging from the multi-step processes in which each doll is created and loving folded, to the wonderfully decorated special origami paper used for it’s kimono and the deep black crepe paper used for it’s hair, is a celebration of the fine […]
4 Favourite Kids Animated Movies with Strong Messages of Racism and Discrimination
Beginning conversations about race, racial privilege, and discrimination are often difficult when children are young. This doesn’t mean however, that things should be simply swept under the carpet. Teaching children to recognise privilege, identifying social and racial injustices, noting when an individual has benefitted from a race-based privilege will help go a long way to […]
4 Excellent Websites that Help You Talk to Your Children about Race and Racism
Race and racism are at the forefront of difficult issues and topics to discuss with children. In part because it forces us to confront our own thoughts, ideas and prejudices about the colour of our skin and that of the people around us. Yet it is important that we do address these difficult issues.
The Quick Guide: Which Printer Should I Get?
Whether you’re in the market for a new printer, or replacing one that has finally given up, the array of choices in the market for printers at the moment, is simply mind-boggling and overwhelming.
How to help your Child Memorise Times Tables
Times tables form the core of much of further and more advanced Mathematics and while it is often a boring chore, memorising times tables do indeed help in the long term Mathematical abilities and understanding. Being able to recall multiplication facts quickly also contributes to greater overall confidence in maths.
Top 5 Work Abroad Opportunities for Your Gap Year
Gap years these days have become the fashionable thing to do after 13 years of formal schooling and before beginning University. Many have used them as a means to explore and learn more, both about the world around them and perhaps more importantly about themselves.
10 Amazing Sensory and Activity Games to help your Pre-schooler Learn the Alphabet
Teaching young children the alphabet is a bit like inducting them in to a secret society. ‘You mean these weird shapes and squiggles actually mean something?’
10 Simple Things To Do with your Kids Instead of Screen-time
Screens are all around us in a myriad of forms, from the television to the computer, from the tablet to the mobile phone. There is hardly a child born in this day and age who will not have been exposed to a screen.
7 Best Colouring Pencil Brands for Serious Amateurs or Professional Artists
Colouring and colour pencils used to be child’s play… and real adults with real jobs would not dream of spending their time colouring.
Top 5 Flawless Recipes for Baking with Young Children
Baking is one of those activities that everyone says is fun to do with children, especially young children. ‘They can learn so much’, apparently… little do these ‘wise’ folk without young children know, just what a chore it is to really ‘allow’ kids loose in the kitchen
Ada Ada Ada – a Digital Performance in Tribute to Ada Lovelace
Striding confidently on to the stage in little more than her early 19th century underwear, and some really fancy boots (apparently designed by Lady Gaga’s
Indoor Climbing Activity Rigs for Active Kids
We’ve all been there, when the weather’s tremendously bad outside, and the kids have been stuck indoors for far too long. They’re bouncing of the walls, getting under your feet and generally need to work off some pent-up energy. You could head out to a jungle gym or indoor play area, but you’ve got work […]
The Best Websites to Build Word Clouds – A Visualisation of Words
Although the saying goes, ‘A picture paints a thousand words’, a thousand words also does make a pretty picture. There was a time when word clouds used to sit in the sidebar of most blogs, listing the Categories or Tags in a playful visual.
Learn Latin Online With These Free Online Courses & Resources
Latin forms the basis of almost all European languages. While it is no longer a living language, its strict structure and grammar helps learners in their understanding of how the European languages function and have developed.