Coursework
Coursework: the basics
Coursework lets teachers find out how much their students have learned throughout the school year. Find out how to do better at your coursework and get some tips for the really tricky stuff.
Is cheating worth it?
Is cheating the easy way to success? We ask four students if they would ever cheat to get the results they want.
5 Things u need2know
- Course allows students to show their teacher how much they have learned throughout the school year.
- Keeping ahead of schoolwork gives you a real edge before you sit your exams, as marks can often contribute to your final grade. This can lessen the pressure of sitting the final exam.
- Everyone takes Key Stage 3 National Tests in Year 9 (ages 13-14) of secondary school - English, Maths and Science are compulsory.
- When progressing to GCSE level, you have a say in some of the subjects you will eventually study. But English, maths, ICT and science are compulsory.
- It is as important to take breaks from studying, as it is to study in concentrated bursts. Your brain can only absorb so much at a time.
