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Tips for students · 7 October 2024

Scalar and vector quantities: GCSE physics explained

We find a lot of GCSE science students struggle with questions about scalar and vector quantities . This “Tricky Topics” blog explains the key difference that students need to know to tackle this topic with confidence in their GCSE physics exams.

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News, Tips for teachers · 19 May 2023

Tassomai are Education Resource Awards 2023 winners!

The Tassomai team are delighted to be winners at this year’s ERAs in the Secondary Resource or Equipment – Tools for leadership, management & assessment category .

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Tips for students · 2 April 2019

Tricky Topics #6 - Catalysts

We can see that a lot of students struggle with questions about catalysts. Our 6th and final “Tricky Topics” article explains what catalysts do and how.

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Tips for students, Tips for parents · 2 April 2019

How to use Past Papers

Past papers are a great way to revise - but students don’t always use them effectively. Make sure you get the most out of past papers when revising!

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Tips for students · 27 March 2019

Longitudinal vs transverse waves: the key differences

We can see that a lot of students struggle with questions about waves. The fifth of our “Tricky Topics” series explains how waves work, and the difference between longitudinal and transverse.

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Tips for students · 20 March 2019

Tricky Topics #4 - Biodiversity and Reforestation

We can see that a lot of students struggle with questions about the biodiversity and reforestation. The fourth of our “Tricky Topics” series explains what these terms mean, and why we care about them.

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Tips for students · 13 March 2019

The menstrual cycle: GCSE biology hormones explained

We know many GCSE science students struggle with this topic. This article shows a Tassomai quiz question about the menstrual cycle and explains the 4 answer options in detail.

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Tips for students · 6 March 2019

Tricky topics #2 - Earth's Early Atmosphere

We can see that a lot of students struggle with questions about the Earth’s early atmosphere. The second of our “Tricky Topics” series explains what has changed and why.

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