Why working harder isn’t always the answer to better grades

Update: 2022-01-10

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It breaks my heart when I see students pushing themselves to breaking point to do their revision. Life shouldn't be like that for anyone, let alone our young people. Two particular examples stand out. Firstly, a young man emailed me in desperation saying he was studying for twelve hours per day. Secondly, someone who was […]

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Why working harder isn’t always the answer to better grades

The School Success Formula with Lucy Parsons

Why working harder isn’t always the answer to better grades