Study guides
Practical guides for O/L and A/L students and their parents
Short, honest guides on finding gaps, using past papers well, and choosing the right kind of help for Cambridge and Edexcel exams.
Mathematics
Why Students Get an E in O/L Maths Even When They Study
Studying harder does not fix a weak grade if the real gap is somewhere else. Here are the four most common reasons O/L Maths students stay stuck, and what to do about each.
3 min read
Mathematics
How to Find Your Child's Learning Gaps in Maths: A Step by Step Guide for Parents
You do not need to be good at Maths to find where your child is losing marks. This simple five-step method works with the papers and tests you already have.
2 min read
Exam technique
How to Use Past Papers Properly: Why Doing More Is Not Always Better
Past papers are one of the most useful revision tools, but only when used in the right order. Here is how to use topical questions, timed papers and mark schemes to actually improve.
2 min read
Choosing a tutor
Does Your Child Need a Tutor? Signs to Look For and How to Choose
Not every struggling student needs a tutor, and not every tutor is the right fit. A practical guide for Sri Lankan parents on when to hire help and which questions to ask first.
2 min read
Choosing a tutor
Online or In-Person Tuition: Which Works Better for O/L and A/L?
An honest comparison of online and in-person one to one tuition for O/L and A/L students, including who each format suits best and how to decide.
2 min read
Sciences
A/L Physics, Chemistry and Biology: A Revision Plan That Actually Works
A practical weekly revision structure for Cambridge and Edexcel A/L sciences, built on active recall, spaced practice and topical questions rather than rereading notes.
2 min read
ICT
How to Answer ICT Exam Questions and Earn Every Mark
Many ICT marks are lost through how answers are written, not what the student knows. Learn how to read command words, match answers to marks and apply concepts to scenarios.
2 min read