How our courses work
Our revision courses put students first. You might think that goes without saying, but actually, many courses and tutors follow a standard structure – regardless of the needs of the students actually taking the course.
- We make sure the course content is highly relevant. We ask students what they want us to cover before the course, then tailor it to fit their needs.
- We help students turn knowledge into good exam answers. Our revision courses incorporate exam practice and practical advice.
We are careful to choose revision tutors who have a detailed knowledge of the revision subject, and of the exam material. This allows us to take what we call a ‘topic-led’ approach, focusing on key material and explaining how to express that material when confronted with different kinds of exam question.
How we make revision easier
Why is revision hard? |
How can Justin Craig help? |
| It’s hard to revise alone, without help to call on | We provide a fresh perspective from a new tutor and an empathic peer group |
| A lack of progress can lead to a loss of motivation | We create a stimulating, inspiring working environment |
| There’s no structure, or an unrealistic timetable | Our small, informal groups offer 18 hours study across three days. |
| It’s difficult to know that your revision approach is right | We teach revision techniques and offer one-on-on support when required |
| There are far too many distractions about | There is no Facebook and mobile phones during our revision courses |
| Students often tend to focus on the wrong bits of subjects | We emphasise topics which come up frequently |
Revision course structure
Although individual student requirements play a big part in determining how each revision course is structured, we also shape courses differently depending on which subject we’re covering:
- Science and maths require more fact-based learning, so we break subjects down into small topics and use traditional teaching methods to tackle them. Students then get lots of practice with past papers.
- Essay response subjects often cause time management problems when students spend too long on one question. So we focus on planning and presenting information in a logical essay, and on building writing skills.
- Data response subjects test whether a student can interpret data that is given to them. We work closely with students to help them create skills and strategies to select and use data appropriately.
- Languages let students impress examiners in an oral exam. But that takes confidence – so we help students with speaking and listening tests, in groups and alone, using both recorded material and transcripts.
