Diagnostic questions

Following a successful trial during the AS Physics paper 1 and GCSE Maths paper 1, the online diagnostic questions will be expanded for next year. I have put four further quizzes online working towards AS Physics paper 2. These are now available on www.diagnosticquestions.com. To access the quizzes this year, you need to register for … Read more

A discussion about the 2016 SATs news story

PLEASE NOTE: The author is in no way connected to, or involved with, any arrangements to do with the SATs exams.  This post contains only the personal opinions of the author. by Richard Hornby A theoretical example Imagine that you needed a method by which you separated a group of students into 10 groups by ability.  What would be … Read more

Summer revision sessions 2016

We are pleased to announce the final timetable for revision sessions this summer. Sessions can now be paid for in advance by visiting mallard-days.com/shop.  Please note that refunds cannot be given should you fail to attend a session which you have booked in advance. All sessions will cost £40 for two hours tuition. Friday 24 June – … Read more

Roadworks and delays

As you may or may not be aware, there are currently roadworks taking place on Gilesgate Roundabout and Leazes Bowl Roundabout in Durham City. This is currently adding around 20 minutes to journey times (in each direction) during the day. Further, for the next three weeks, the road between the two roundabouts will be closed … Read more