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British Science Week 2023 – Connections: Building Long-Lasting Knowledge through Retrieval Practice
British Science Week 2023 focuses on the theme of Connections, so Murray Morrison, Tassomai founder, looks at how this relates to practice, revision and the foundations of Tassomai.
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What is retrieval practice, and how can it help students embed core subject knowledge?
Retrieval practice is a powerful tool for enhancing learning outcomes and embedding core subject knowledge . Retrieval practice platforms like Tassomai save teachers time and help them to rapidly identify knowledge gaps.
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Revision tips for GCSE exams
With exams likely to be tougher this year, students and parents across the country are wondering how they can best prepare for the tricky summer ahead… but with a sensible approach to preparation, there needn’t be anything to fear.
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Tassomai’s new Weekly Goal system
We’ve been working with schools and listening to feedback on our Daily Goal system , and we have a great new development coming which completes the work we began in the summer.
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How to prepare for the toughest exams yet
Murray Morrison is the founder of Tassomai, discusses the challenges students will face this year, why exams will be harder than ever before and what parents can do to get their children ready for their GCSEs…
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Using Tassomai’s new computer science revision course
Donna Robertson, Curriculum Leader of IT and Computer Science at Harrow Way Community School, talks to the team about her experience of Tassomai’s new computer science course …
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New Year, New Subjects!
After the success of our trial in the autumn term, we are delighted to be launching 3 new GCSE courses for Y9-11 students studying geography, history and computer science.
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Tassomai’s New GCSE Survival Guide for Students!
As students look towards the new year, with the return of strict grade boundaries and exams looming on the horizon, Tassomai has published a free guide for students to help them navigate the challenging GCSE years.
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What do parents need to know about history GCSE?
Keir Smith, history teacher at a school in Bristol, talks to Tassomai about what parents need to know about the history GCSE and how they can support their child with their revision.
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Printable reports on each student’s activity!
An exciting new addition to the Teacher Dashboard allows teachers to download printable reports on their students’ Tassomai activity with personalised intervention links to help improve on their weaker topics
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How to practise for mock exams
With mock exams just around the corner, it is time for GCSE students to start revising and making a long-term revision plan for the summer. Here are some of our top tips for practising for mock exams and making sure everything goes as smoothly as possible…
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What do parents need to know about geography GCSE?
Josh Tipping, former Head of Geography, talks to Tassomai about what parents need to know about the geography GCSE and how they can support their child with their revision...
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My first year using Tassomai for science teaching
Rebecca Higginson, Second in Department for Science at Newton Abbot College, talks to Tassomai about her experience of joining a new school that has been using the platform for years and how it helps to inspire her students’ learning…
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What do parents need to know about computer science GCSE?
Holly Billinghurst, private tutor at TeachAllAboutIt, former Computer Science teacher and textbook author, talks to Tassomai about what parents need to know about the Computer Science GCSE and how they can support their child with the subject (even if technology isn’t their own strong suit…)
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New GCSE Survival Guide - Practical Advice for Parents of Y9-11s
As a new cohort of students embark upon their GCSE journey and others begin to think about their mocks, Tassomai has published an updated (free) guide for parents to help them navigate what can be a challenging time for families.
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Daily Goal Fractions - here's what you need to know...
We have made a slight change to the way we calculate daily goals … our new system is designed to credit students for every bit of work that they do while encouraging them still to spread their work through the week and work to a high standard.
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Why I love Tassomai’s scientific approach to English teaching!
Chantelle Nichols, Teacher of English and KS5 Coordinator at The Sutton Academy in St. Helens, talks to Tassomai about how she uses Tassomai to identify gaps in her students’ knowledge and engage students who prefer maths and science in their English studies…
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Exciting New Updates for the New School Year
Welcome back! We hope you have all had a relaxing summer break and are looking forward to the new academic year. There have been a few changes on Tassomai over the last few months that we are excited to share with you all…
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Edtech equality and strategies to drive good Tassomai usage across year groups
David Gash, Head of Science at Gateacre School, talks to Tassomai about how he and his Second in Department, Cara Harris, are giving students a head start in their learning and ensuring all of his pupils have equal access to Tassomai…
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3 New Subjects to Launch in September: History, Geography and Computer Science
We are developing new GCSE history, geography and computer science content that we plan to launch in September for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards...
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Quiz Powers
New: Quiz Powers! Students can now use special abilities during quizzes — eliminate a wrong answer or get hints from AI tutor Mai. Powers are earned by hitting the correct answer target, encouraging accuracy while making quizzing more fun.
Tools for teachers
The Group Quiz feature!
Teacher-led, group-based Tassomai quizzes — personalised for each class — powered by students’ usage data. Put Tassomai on screen in the classroom and use Group Quiz for:
Quick and easy lesson starters
Targeted, high-impact revision sessions
Cover lessons any teacher can run
Headteacher CASE STUDY
“Great bang for your buck”
Less marking. Fewer admin headaches. More meaningful impact. Find out how Tassomai helped Horsforth School reduce teacher workload while improving student outcomes.
TIPS FOR TEACHERS
Big changes to your Teacher Dashboard
We've made a series of enhancements to make management and admin easier for teachers and TassoChamps.
The latest update makes it easier to organise learner accounts — from creating and editing students to managing groups and settings.
Trial results data
Closing the attainment gap with ‘Pupil Premium Boost’
Twenty schools that use Tassomai partnered with us to trial a differentiated intervention for their Pupil Premium students.
The results showed a profound impact on attainment, with PP students on the trial making 35-45% more progress than their peers!
Media coverage: Business Cloud Magazine
Beyond homework: How Tassomai is powering learning in the classroom
With the growing use of Class Tasks and the introduction of its brand new Group Quiz feature, Tassomai is evolving.
Awards and accreditations
Top of the 2025 EdTech charts!
The Tassomai team were absolutely delighted to be named number 1 in Business Cloud Magazine’s ‘EdTech 50’ for 2025!
Thank you to the EdTech 50 judging panel and to everyone who voted for Tassomai.
Media coverage: Pupil Premium Boost
Closing the Pupil Premium attainment gap
Tassomai’s founder Murray Morrison was featured in Education Today magazine talking about Tassomai’s new intervention for Pupil Premium students and the impact it’s had so far.
Product feature: “Engagement Rankings”
Teachers… track and compare your school’s performance!
Dashboards have a smart feature for teachers to track their school’s Tassomai performance. Our national Engagement Rankings show teachers and school leaders how their school compares to other Tassomai using schools in 4 key areas.
