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.
Parents
Mock exams are an important part of your child’s learning journey, helping to identify strengths and weaknesses, develop exam technique, and build confidence ahead of their final GCSE and A Level exams. This guide explains when mocks take place, why they matter, and how you can support your child’s preparation.
Teachers
What is adaptive teaching? This article explores how flexible, responsive teaching can help meet the needs of every learner without lowering expectations. Written by an experienced classroom teacher, it considers what adaptive teaching looks like in practice and reflects on whether it’s a new concept or simply good teaching reframed.
Tutors
Tutoring students with ADHD requires flexibility, structure, and understanding. This guide offers tutors practical strategies for adapting lessons, using visual tools, supporting organisation and revision, and creating an encouraging environment where students can focus, grow, and thrive.
Students
Crafting your personal statement is a key part of your university application. These 10 personal statement tips cover planning, demonstrating enthusiasm, proofreading, and managing the character count to help you create a unique, compelling statement that will impress admissions tutors and strengthen your application.
Students
Applying to university? The new UCAS personal statement 2026 format replaces the single long statement with three focused questions, making applications clearer, fairer, and easier to structure. In this article, we explain the update and share practical advice to help you plan, write, and submit a standout personal statement for university.
Students
Preparing for GCSEs or A Levels? Having the right revision resources matters. While Save My Exams offers high-quality revision materials via a paid subscription, Physics & Maths Tutor is an excellent free alternative. This article compares both sites and explains why Physics & Maths Tutor is a go-to option for students and teachers alike.
Students
Physics and Maths Tutor is a free, UK-based website packed with high-quality revision resources, including past papers, mark schemes, notes, practice questions, flashcards, and more, across a wide range of subjects. This guide explains how to navigate the site and make the most of its free resources to boost your exam performance.
Students
VSEPR theory is central to organic chemistry, helping predict molecular shapes and bond angles. This guide explains how electron pairs arrange themselves to stay apart, with clear examples. By learning the basic shapes and effects of lone pairs, you’ll be ready to tackle any exam question on molecular geometry.
Parents
From university entry to future career opportunities, A Level grades play a vital role in your teen’s next steps. But how does the A Level grading system actually work? Our “A Level grades explained” guide covers everything parents need to know, including how A Level grades are calculated, how they translate into UCAS points, and more.
Teachers
What is pedagogy? This article explores three key pedagogical approaches—constructivism, direct instruction, and enquiry-based learning—examining the theory behind each and practical strategies for the classroom. Understanding these principles helps to make intentional choices that support student success.
Tutors
Wondering how to become a tutor as a student? This guide has you covered. You’ll find plenty of practical tips on how to get started, including why joining a trusted platform like PMT Education is a great option. Plus, discover why tutoring as a student can be the perfect way to balance study, income, and personal growth at university.
Tutors
Worked examples break problems into clear, logical steps and reveal the reasoning behind each one—making them a powerful tool in online maths tutoring. In this article, you’ll discover why worked examples are so effective and how to integrate them into your sessions to boost student understanding, confidence, and exam performance.