Introducing Mathematicians from History 5 : Pierre-Simon Laplace
In blog 5 in our series on famous mathematicians, an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life of Pierre-Simon Laplace.
When and where did he live?
Like Descartes, Laplace was born in France but over 150 years later in 1749. He was a member of the French Academy ...
Read Full Article... | 19th January 2012
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 7: Elizabeth I – Cousins at War
In today's Key Stage 3 History blog an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life of Mary Queen of Scots.
One of my most unhappy moments as Queen was caused by my own cousin. She behaved in the most appalling way! It makes ...
Read Full Article... | 22nd December 2011
Wider reading for A Level English Literature: 3: Industry and Empire
In blog 3 of our A Level English Literature series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor advises on wider reading on the topic of industry and empire.
Now that you have made a start on your wider reading it is time to start ...
Read Full Article... | 20th December 2011
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 6: Elizabeth I – Solution to the Religious Problems
In blog 6 of our Key Stage 3 History series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor writes about Elizabeth I's religious reforms from her point of view.
Now, I’m not one to blow my own trumpet, but I think it’s safe to say that I ...
Read Full Article... | 14th December 2011
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 5: Mary I – The Queen with Blood on her Hands
In the fifth blog in our Key Stage 3 History series on the Tudors, we look at the life of Mary I though the eyes of her sister Elizabeth.
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 5: Mary I – The Queen with Blood on her Hands
I never ...
Read Full Article... | 13th December 2011
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors:4: Edward VI – the Child King
In the fourth blog in our Key Stage 3 History series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life of Edward VI.
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 4: Edward VI – the Child King
My father never got his wish for another son. ...
Read Full Article... | 12th December 2011
Cheating the System: how examiners tip off teachers
The Daily Telegraph's front page story today carries the lurid headline: Cheating the System: how examiners tip off teachers. Parents and students are right to be worried that some teachers and their students are getting a head start.
Michael Gove has ordered an immediate enquiry but the government must ...
Read Full Article... | 08th December 2011
Home education blog: Planning ahead for exams
In today's home education blog an Oxford Home Schooling tutor gives advice on being prepared for next summer's exams.
Planning ahead for exams
All home-educated students should be well into their courses by now and should now be thinking seriously about the exams which they will be doing in ...
Read Full Article... | 08th December 2011
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 3: Henry VIII – the Reformation
Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 3: Henry VIII – the Reformation
I know I’m biased, but I believe my mother, Anne Boleyn, had the biggest impact on England out of all of my father’s wives. She was, after all, the instigator of the Reformation, one of the biggest changes to ...
Read Full Article... | 07th December 2011
Introducing Mathematicians from History 4 : René Descartes
In blog 4 of our famous mathematicians series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life and work of René Descartes.
Introducing Mathematicians from History 4 : René Descartes
When and where did he live?
Descartes was born in France in 1596. He also lived in the Netherlands and ...
Read Full Article... | 06th December 2011
