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Home educating family based in the UK. We try to make learning fun

Initial thoughts on A levels

I have mentioned a few times that my oldest started studying for her A levels this year. We are doing her A levels at home using a distance learning provider. It has been a bit of a learning curve for … Continue reading

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CGP IGCSE Chemistry workbook verses their Targeted grade workbook

I have often tried to figure out what the differences are between the CGP Science workbooks and the CGP Science workbooks which are grade 8-9 targeted. I wanted to know if the questions are duplicated and if it is worthwhile … Continue reading

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International GCSE Chemistry question and answer cards

I mentioned a few weeks ago that we stuck with our tried and tested CGP resources for Chemistry (their workbook, question cards and 10 minute test book), and I meant to write posts about the cards and the 10 minute … Continue reading

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Terrible True Tales Vikings

I have been enjoying the idea behind the newish series Terrible True Tales. Each book contains 4 short stories which are young kids historical fiction based on something that did actually happen. They are fun reads for younger kids and … Continue reading

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IGCSE Chemistry workbook

When it comes to your IGCSE Science subjects there are two things that I discovered are vital – firstly a good student book which explains everything and then secondly questions, lots of questions, more questions that you realize you needed. … Continue reading

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