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.
AQA A Level Psychology 16-mark questions may seem daunting at first, but with the right structure, planning, and practice, you can master them. Written by an A Level Psychology teacher and examiner, this guide provides 16-marker examples, model answers, and expert tips to help you write clear, high-scoring essays.
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Preparing for mocks can be a stressful time for students, but your support can make all the difference. From helping them establish a revision routine to creating a supportive study environment, this article shares 5 mock exam tips to help you guide your child in preparing effectively and staying calm and confident throughout mock season.
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Discover how hinge questions can transform your formative assessment and make your lessons more effective. This article explains what hinge questions are, how to use them at key points in a lesson, and why they’re invaluable for checking understanding. It includes practical examples and classroom tips.
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Tutoring autistic students requires recognising that every learner is unique. When students feel safe, valued, and understood, they can engage better with learning. This article shares practical tips for creating flexible, student-centred lessons that build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help neurodivergent students thrive.
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Students
AQA A Level Psychology 16-mark questions may seem daunting at first, but with the right structure, planning, and practice, you can master them. Written by an A Level Psychology teacher and examiner, this guide provides 16-marker examples, model answers, and expert tips to help you write clear, high-scoring essays.
Parents
Preparing for mocks can be a stressful time for students, but your support can make all the difference. From helping them establish a revision routine to creating a supportive study environment, this article shares 5 mock exam tips to help you guide your child in preparing effectively and staying calm and confident throughout mock season.
Teachers
Discover how hinge questions can transform your formative assessment and make your lessons more effective. This article explains what hinge questions are, how to use them at key points in a lesson, and why they’re invaluable for checking understanding. It includes practical examples and classroom tips.
Tutors
Tutoring autistic students requires recognising that every learner is unique. When students feel safe, valued, and understood, they can engage better with learning. This article shares practical tips for creating flexible, student-centred lessons that build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help neurodivergent students thrive.
Students
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 is the creative writing task worth 40 marks. This guide shows you how to approach writing both a description and a narrative opening, including planning your ideas, using ambitious vocabulary, and nailing SPaG. It’s packed with practical tips to help you tackle the question with confidence.
Students
Your UCAS reference is a crucial part of your university application. Whether you’re applying through your school or college, or as an independent applicant, this guide covers everything you need to know. Find out who you can ask, and how to secure a strong reference that helps your application shine.
Parents
AI is now part of your child’s schoolwork—but is it helping, or doing the thinking for them? This article breaks down what you need to know about AI’s impact on learning, including critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and offers practical tips to help your child use AI wisely.
Teachers
Discover how Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction can transform your classroom teaching. This article breaks down Rosenshine’s 10 evidence-based strategies—from modelling and scaffolds to questioning and guided practice—and offers practical tips to help students understand, retain, and apply knowledge more effectively.
Tutors
Effectively tutoring learners with maths anxiety can transform their experience of maths. By revisiting the fundamentals, addressing knowledge gaps, practising exam techniques, and creating a safe, supportive environment, you can help students build confidence and reach their full potential.
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.
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