International Curriculum: Making the IGCSE to A Level Transition

From IGCSE to A Level: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4.

The transition from IGCSE to A Level is a change in study habits as well as subject depth. Knowing a definition may no longer be enough when a task asks you to explain a mechanism, connect evidence, or evaluate an argument. Preparing for that change can make the first term more manageable. Original editorial illustration. […]

SAT Preparation: Transition Questions with Worked Examples

SAT transitions: name the relationship: Addition, Contrast, Example, Result.

Effective SAT preparation for transition questions starts with the relationship between ideas. Before looking for a familiar linking word, decide whether the second statement adds information, contrasts with the first, gives an example, or explains a result. A transition must express that relationship accurately. Original editorial illustration. See the article for context and sources. This […]