Educo London

Confidence and ability are not the same Confidence and ability are often confused — but they are very different. Understanding the difference between confidence vs ability  is important when exam results don’t reflect what a student is capable of. Ability is what a student knows and understands. Confidence is whether they can show it under pressure. A student can have strong ability and still struggle in exams. Understanding confidence vs ability in exams Ability develops through learning and...

When revision doesn’t lead to results Many families reach a worrying point where revision time increases, effort is clearly there, but exam results don’t improve. This can feel confusing and frustrating. When revision is not working, it’s natural to assume that more hours are needed. But more time isn’t always the answer. Why revision is not working for some students In many cases, revision isn’t failing because the student isn’t trying. It’s failing because the revision isn’t translating...

Why capable students can struggle with exam pressure One of the most common patterns we see is this: A student understands the work. They do well in lessons or homework. But exam results don’t reflect that. This can be confusing and frustrating for families. It’s not always about knowledge In many cases, underperformance isn’t caused by a lack of understanding. It’s caused by exam pressure . Pressure affects how a student thinks and feels in the exam room. It can: interrupt clear thinking...