The Sherpa Blog

STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.

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Sherpa x GEW 2022 Giveaway Rules & Guidelines
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James Gurnett

2 years ago

Rules and guidelines on how to enter the Sherpa giveaway to celebrate Global Education Week 2022.
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What is it like for UK students to apply to US universities?
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James Gurnett

2 years ago

Everything you need to know about US universities if you are looking to apply from the UK.
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How to write an analytical GCSE English essay
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Ruth D

2 years ago

The best ways to write an analytical GCSE English essay.
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Ultimate Revision Guide to GCSE English Language Paper 1
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James Gurnett

2 years ago

Pass your GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam with help from our ultimate revision guide.
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Do's and Don'ts for GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 2
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Ruth D

2 years ago

Ace paper 1 question 2 of the GCSE English Language exam with these quality tips and tricks from a qualified teacher!
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Escaping the Solar Wind | Earth's Natural Force Field
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Helen N

2 years ago

No this isn't sci-fi. The Earth has its own force field. We promise.
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10 Simple Ways to Boost Grades in 30 Days
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James Gurnett

2 years ago

Get an unexpected result in your latest exam? Check out some of our tips to get back on track in 30 days.
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GCSE Maths You Will Use Everyday As An Adult
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Russell Kilgour

3 years ago

What will you actually use maths for later in life? Read this Interesting blog on the real world benefits of studying Maths at GCSE. Your future career and life will be improved by working ha
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How to Study During the Half Term Break | Kickstart Guide
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

Is this a catch-up week or are you planning to do work every day of break? It's important to relax - but also keep up the habit of learning!
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Music whilst studying? The good, the bad and the ukulele
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

We all have our own different methods of studying and revising. Some people work with music in the background, from lo-fi beats and jazz to rap.
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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, bacteria and photosynthetic protists produce chemical energy (ATP) from light.
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7 Reasons Why Mock Exams are Super-Important
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

Mocks linger in this strange ethereal realm between importance and neglect in a student's mind. But over the last few years, the importance of mock exams has grown significantly.
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The Best Resources To Boost Your GCSE Grades
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

Struggling to find the best resources to help you out with your studies? Look no further, let us guide you through the best of the best in online study support.
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10 of the Best Educational Podcasts and Audiobooks
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

The bandwidth of human knowledge has increased tenfold since the invention of television. You can absorb knowledge with any combination of educational audio content available online.
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5 Influential Extracurricular Activities to Help with Student-Life Balance
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James Gurnett

3 years ago

Every student has a different personality and set of traits that will help them excel in particular areas. The importance of nurturing each individual to blossom into the best and most comfor
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