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University Entry Exams Explained: TMUA, ESAT, STEP, BMO and BPhO (and Where to Find Practice Questions)

Exam Prep11 min read18 June 2026

TMUA, ESAT (Maths 1, Maths 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology), STEP, BMO and BPhO — every university admissions test explained by name, plus how to get unlimited exam-style practice questions when official papers run out.

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Platform Updates5 min read9 July 2026

Meet Peddy: Ask Anything About Your Own Learning Data

Peddy is the friendly assistant in your navbar that answers plain-English questions about your progress, homework, sessions, and mock results — with charts, not just text.

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Platform Updates6 min read2 July 2026

Stuck on a Problem? Solve It Together on the Live Whiteboard

A real-time shared whiteboard where a teacher or tutor joins with a 6-character code — no app, no setup — and works through the problem with you on one canvas.

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Platform Updates7 min read25 June 2026

Sit a Real Past Paper, Get a Real Grade: How AI Mock Exam Marking Works

Sit genuine AQA and Edexcel past papers in the app, photograph your answers, and have every question marked against the official mark scheme — with a grade estimate at the end.

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Exam Prep8 min read6 March 2026

The Non-Regular Edexcel A-Level Maths Questions Worth Extra Revision Time

Paper 1: parametric calculus. Paper 2: numerical methods and iteration. Paper 3: normal approximation with hypothesis testing. Three less-frequent question types that reward early preparation.

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AI in Education5 min read4 March 2026

How AI is Revolutionising A-Level Revision

Discover how AI-powered platforms like PeddyLoop are transforming the way students prepare for their A-Level exams, offering personalised learning paths and real-time feedback that adapts to every student.

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Exam Prep7 min read20 February 2026

5 Proven Strategies for GCSE Maths Success

From spaced repetition to deliberate practice, here are the five strategies consistently used by top-scoring GCSE Maths students, backed by learning science.

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Tips & Tricks6 min read10 February 2026

Mastery Learning: Why Moving On Too Soon Costs Marks

Most students move to new topics before truly mastering the current one. We explain the mastery learning model and how PeddyLoop uses it to build genuine understanding.

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AI in Education4 min read28 January 2026

Why Instant Feedback Beats Marking Homework the Next Day

The research is clear: feedback that arrives hours or days after an attempt is far less effective. Here is why immediacy changes everything for exam preparation.

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Platform Updates8 min read15 January 2026

Getting the Most Out of the Teacher Dashboard

A practical walkthrough of every feature in the PeddyLoop teacher and parent dashboard, from assigning homework to reading mastery heatmaps.

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