Top Of The Class – Our Course
Welcome Top Of The Class is a hybrid course with 3 distinctive elements. Each child receives in-person tuition, as well as access to an online portal where they can work at their own pace. The online portal is monitored and can be used by the tutor to set assignments....
What is sticky knowledge?
Sticky knowledge refers to information that remains with us over the long term. It’s the kind of knowledge that sticks in our memory and becomes readily accessible when needed. When learning is effective, it results in alterations in our long-term memory. In other...
11+ Top 10 tips
Our Top Ten 11+ learning tips Having walked the 11 plus walk, we know that there is a key balance to be struck. You want your children to achieve, but not at the cost of their happiness. Throughout the process of studying for the 11+ exam there may well be several...
Can using AI make you cleverer?
Advantages of AI in Education: Yes! Is the short answer to this question. But AI of itself cannot directly make you cleverer yet! AI helps our students because it measures in fine detail our students responses and results. Century Tech uses real, cutting-edge AI and...
Remember to read
The immeasurable value of reading As parents consider preparing their children for the 11 Plus exam in the UK, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the power of reading. Let’s explore why reading plays a pivotal role in 11 Plus success and how parents can foster...
The power of play
We Play At Top Of The Class we spend 20 - 25% of our time playing / competing. "Play" is incredibly valuable for learning, especially in the context of junior school education. When children engage in play, they are not only having fun but also actively exploring,...
Kahoot
Why do we Kahoot at Top Of The Class? Using Kahoot and similar quizzing apps can be highly beneficial for learning due to several reasons. Gamification is engaging, especially for a cohort of 11+ students. I think that they might be the ideal age to get the maximum...