We provide a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a comprehensive selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials. Magical Minds Learning is dedicated to providing accessible, quality educational tools to everyone.
We provide a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a comprehensive selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials. Magical Minds Learning is dedicated to providing accessible, quality educational tools to everyone.
20 homework booklets for GCSE Maths. Each booklet contains 10 questions, with varying topics and levels of difficulty, with answers provided.
GCSE Edexcel Maths
Covers every single point on the AQA GCSE Computer Science Specification
Includes exam practice questions and answers
Subject content
3.1 Fundamentals of algorithms
3.2 Programming
3.3 Fundamentals of data representation
3.4 Computer systems
3.5 Fundamentals of computer networks
3.6 Cyber security
3.7 Relational databases and structured query language
(SQL)
3.8 Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy
GCSE AQA CS
Revision Guide
Many students struggle with the econometrics module as part of their degree. I have created this resource to help students get a grasp of Econometrics in general- with practice problems and answers. It is for beginners, and explains everything from scratch.
EC226 (Warwick)
EC212 (LSE)
ECON0064 (UCL)
5SSPP213 (Kings)
A beginner-friendly guide to HTML, designed for KS3 to GCSE Computer Science students. This handout introduces web development from scratch, assuming no prior knowledge. With step-by-step tutorials, engaging examples, and clear explanations, it’s the perfect resource for students to learn HTML fundamentals and build their first web pages. Ideal for classroom use or self-study.
Contents
Introduction to HTML
Basic Structure of an HTML Document
HTML Document Layout
Essential Tags: <html>, <head>, <title>, <body>
First Webpage: “Hello, World!”
3. Working with Text
Headings and Paragraphs
Line Breaks and Horizontal Lines
Basic Text Formatting: Bold, Italics, and Underline
4. Adding Links and Images
Creating Hyperlinks with <a>
Adding Images with <img>
Using Alt Text for Accessibility
5. Lists in HTML
Ordered and Unordered Lists
Nesting Lists
6. Tables for Organizing Data
Table Structure: <table>, <tr>, <th>, <td>
Creating a Simple Table
Styling Tables with Borders and Width
7. Introduction to CSS Styling
Inline, Internal, and External CSS
Basic CSS Selectors: Elements, Classes, and IDs
Styling Text and Backgrounds
8. Layout and Structure with Divs and Spans
Grouping Content with <div> and <span>
Applying CSS to Divs and Spans
9. HTML5 Semantic Elements
Header, Footer, Section, Article, and Aside
Organizing Content with Semantic Tags
10. Building a Simple Web Page Project
Project Overview: Personal Web Page
Step-by-Step Guide
Adding Basic CSS for Style
11. Debugging HTML and CSS
Common Errors in HTML
Troubleshooting CSS
Using Developer Tools
12. Resources for Practice
Online HTML Editors and Practice Sites
Further Learning Resources
GCSE Computer Science
A great handout for students, or a revision tool. Teaches from scratch assuming no previous knowledge
Contents
Introduction to Python Programming
Writing Your First Program: “Hello, World!”
2. Basic Concepts in Python
Variables and Data Types (Strings, Integers, Floats, Booleans)
Simple Mathematical Operations
Using Input and Output Functions
3. Control Flow with Conditionals
If Statements and Logical Conditions
Comparison Operators
Combining Conditions with and, or, and not
4. Working with Loops
The for Loop and while Loop
Loop Control Statements: break and continue
Using Loops for Basic Problem Solving
5. Functions in Python
Defining and Calling Functions
Parameters, Return Values, and Scope
Practical Examples of Functions
6. Data Structures in Python
Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
Basic List Operations and Methods
Using Dictionaries for Key-Value Pairs
7. Working with Strings
String Methods and Manipulation
Formatting Strings
Practical String Operations
8. File Handling
Reading and Writing to Files
Working with Different File Types (Text, CSV, JSON)
Handling File Exceptions
9. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Understanding Classes and Objects
Creating and Using Simple Classes
Basic Concepts of Inheritance and Encapsulation
10. Error Handling and Debugging
Common Python Errors
Using try, except, and finally
Tips for Effective Debugging
11. Project Walkthroughs
Building a Simple Calculator
Creating a Number Guessing Game
Developing a To-Do List Program
12. Resources for Practice and Further Learning
Recommended Practice Sites
Additional Reading and Tutorials
Ideas for Python Projects
50 STAR interview questions with detailed example answers, covering a wide range of competencies that employers seek in candidates, such as problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, leadership, and communication skills. Each question is crafted with a structured STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) response, ensuring that users understand how to effectively showcase their experiences, achievements, and skills in a clear and concise way. Useful for finance summer internship applications, spring week applications etc.
Whether you’re preparing for a behavioural/competency interview or looking for guidance on how to communicate your past experiences, this guide offers a variety of practical scenarios and adaptable responses. Perfect for professionals at any stage, from spring week applicants, law/finance summer internships, recent graduates, the Ultimate STAR Interview Question and Answer Guide will equip you with the confidence needed to excel in your next interview.
Keywords: Behavioural Interview, Summer Internship, Spring Week, Hirevue, Competency Interview, STAR technique, assessment centre
Festive Creative Writing Pack for GCSE English Language: Aiming for A*
Designed to help students achieve an that Grade 9 level of depth to succeed in GCSE English Language. Full of challenging exercises, example responses, and detailed guidance, this resource equips students to write rich, evocative, and sophisticated responses with a winter/holiday theme!
Inside, you’ll find:
In-Depth Tutorials: Focus on atmosphere, tone, and complex themes like nostalgia, mystery, and transformation.
Figurative Language Guide: Advanced use of similes, metaphors, personification, and symbolism to create unique, memorable imagery.
Character and Setting Planners: Tools to craft layered characters and settings that draw readers into a vivid winter world.
Vocabulary Banks & Phrase Lists: Curated vocabulary for festive scenes, plus evocative phrase banks and sophisticated sentence starters.
Timed Writing Challenges: Quick exercises to build creativity under pressure, encouraging variety and originality in descriptive language.
Perfect for both classroom learning and independent practice, this resource gives students the tools they need to produce exceptional holiday-themed writing worthy of an A*.
Halloween-Themed 11+ CEM Maths Problem Solving Practice Papers
Three full-length Halloween-themed 11+ CEM-style Maths Problem Solving Practice Papers designed to engage students with challenging questions across key arithmetic, word problems, logic, and spatial reasoning topics. Each paper includes 20 questions that incorporate spooky scenarios, such as calculating a vampire’s blood reserves, a zombie’s journey, and a witch’s potion mix ratios, all crafted to reinforce essential mathematical skills in a fun, seasonal context.
Features:
Halloween Theme: Engaging questions based on Halloween characters and scenarios to make practice enjoyable and thematic.
Four Key Sections: Each paper covers Arithmetic & Number Problems, Word Problems, Logic & Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning & Sequences.
Answer Key Included: Every paper comes with a detailed answer key, allowing students to check their work and understand solutions.
Progressive Difficulty: Questions range from foundational arithmetic to complex reasoning and sequence problems, providing comprehensive 11+ preparation.
Ideal for:
Students preparing for 11+ CEM exams, educators looking for seasonal practice materials, and anyone wanting to enhance their problem-solving skills in a creative and challenging format.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Mock Exam - Halloween Edition!
Perfect for engaging GCSE students this week, this practice paper combines spooky themes with essential skills in reading and writing.
Students analyse a haunting graveyard extract and respond to questions designed to build skills in language analysis, structure, and evaluation.
Section B challenges students to create a vivid description based on a Halloween-themed prompt. Complete with example answers, this resource is ideal for exam practice, seasonal lessons, or homework tasks to boost confidence in English Language skills.
Keywords: AQA English Language, GCSE, Halloween, Paper 1 Mock Exam, reading and writing practice, language analysis, exam prep
Get ready for spooky learning with this Halloween-themed GCSE Edexcel Biology Practice Paper! Perfect for Grade 9 students, this resource contains 30 challenging exam-style questions covering key Edexcel specification topics such as cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and more. Designed to engage and stretch high-achieving students, each question weaves in Halloween-themed scenarios, from vampires and zombies to haunted forests, making revision fun and memorable. With a complete answer section included, this is an ideal resource for revision, mock exams, or in-class challenges. Perfect for teachers looking to engage students with a seasonal twist on biology!
Keywords: GCSE Biology, Edexcel, Halloween, practice paper, Grade 9, revision, exam-style questions, cell biology, genetics, ecology, fun learning
GCSE Maths Edexcel Grade 9 Practice Paper
This Grade 9 targeted practice paper is packed with 40 challenging word problems, each set in a Halloween theme. Covering geometry, algebra, trigonometry, probability, sequences, and more, this paper tests advanced GCSE skills with spooky scenarios. Ideal for high achievers! Contains answers
An interactive, real-world geography resource that explores key environmental events from October 2024. This in-depth PowerPoint presentation covers:
UK Extreme Weather: Dive into the causes and impacts of severe storms and floods, and explore how climate change is affecting the UK’s weather.
Global Water Crisis: Investigate water shortages around the world, with case studies from California and Africa. Students will learn about innovative solutions and discuss how to conserve water.
Wildfires in the Mediterranean: Understand the devastating wildfires affecting Greece and Italy, including their impact on communities and wildlife.
Preparing for Natural Disasters: Encourage critical thinking with discussions and activities on how students can help their communities prepare for future disasters.
This resource includes interactive activities, group discussions, and creative tasks designed to enhance critical thinking and geographical awareness. Perfect for in-class lessons, homework assignments, or group projects.
Essay Plans:
15 comprehensive essay plans addressing popular AQA GCSE-style questions. Each plan provides clear, structured guidance on how to approach the question, including:
Introduction: How to introduce the topic and address the question.
Main Body: Suggested paragraph breakdowns, key quotes, and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, structure, and form.
Conclusion: How to wrap up the essay while connecting ideas back to the core themes and characters.
This guide goes beyond surface-level revision. It will:
Teach You How to Analyse Quotes Effectively: Every key quote from Macbeth is broken down into its language, structure, and meaning. We’ll show you not just what the quote means but how it works on a technical level.
Provide In-Depth Character and Theme Analysis: You’ll learn to understand each character’s development and how the main themes interlink throughout the play. This will help you build sophisticated arguments in your essays.
Sample Essays and Essay Plans: You’ll have access to high-quality essay examples and detailed essay plans for the most common exam questions. Practice these to perfect your technique.
Offer Exam-Specific Tips: Every section of this guide is written with the AQA GCSE exam criteria in mind, ensuring that you understand exactly how to meet each assessment objective.
Everything you need to succeed, covering themes, characters, scene by scene in detail geared exactly towards the AQA exam. Aiming for a grade 9
European Languages Overview - Interactive PowerPoint
Provides a comprehensive overview of various European languages and their cultural impact. Suitable for students of all ages, this 30-slide resource covers languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, Dutch, and Swedish, with detailed tasters into their vocabulary, cultural significance, and fun language facts.
Key Features:
Detailed Language Tasters: Explore common greetings and phrases like “Hello,” “Thank you,” and “How are you?” in multiple European languages.
Cultural Insights: Learn about the global influence of these languages in fields such as art, science, and literature.
Interactive Quizzes: Test your knowledge of each language with engaging quiz questions.
Fun Facts: Discover interesting trivia about the history and uniqueness of each language.
Customizable: Easily adaptable for different educational levels, perfect for assemblies or classroom lessons.
This resource is ideal for celebrating the European Day of Languages, promoting linguistic diversity, and encouraging students to engage with new languages in an enjoyable way.
Perfect for:
Teachers looking for a ready-made assembly or lesson plan on languages.
Schools celebrating European Day of Languages or promoting multicultural awareness.
Language teachers introducing students to the diversity of European languages.
Includes 50 challenging numerical reasoning and logic puzzles, designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for:
Entrance Exam Preparation: Help students tackle the kind of complex reasoning questions often found entrance exams and interviews.
Challenging the Brightest: These brainteasers will stretch high-achieving students, providing an opportunity for deeper thinking and advanced problem-solving.
Classroom Activities: Use the brainteasers as warm-up or cool-down activities in the secondary school maths classroom to engage students, stimulate creative thinking, and enhance their logical reasoning abilities.
This versatile resource can be easily incorporated into lessons or used for independent study, making it a valuable tool for teachers looking to push their students to excel in mathematics and beyond.
Entrance Exam Preparation
Maths Brainteasers
Numerical Reasoning Questions
Stretching Bright Students
Maths Classroom Activities
Problem-Solving Puzzles
11 Plus Preparation
KS3, GCSE
11 Plus Independent Schools Interview Guide with 50 Mock Questions and Brainteasers, with full example answers high level
This comprehensive 11 Plus Independent Schools Interview Guide is designed to help students prepare for the admissions interview process at top independent schools. The guide provides:
In-Depth Preparation Tips: Offering insights into how to research schools, stay updated on current affairs, and practice speaking with confidence.
Common Interview Questions: Detailed questions covering personal, academic, and extracurricular interests, with high-level sample answers that demonstrate strong communication and reasoning skills.
Brainteasers and Problem-Solving Questions: A selection of logic-based and creative-thinking questions designed to test critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Each brainteaser includes step-by-step explanations to help students approach abstract problems effectively.
Abstract and Thought-Provoking Questions: Encourages students to engage with questions that assess their creativity, imagination, and ability to reflect on leadership, ethics, and hypothetical scenarios.
This resource not only familiarises students with typical questions but also helps them develop skills in answering thoughtfully, giving them the confidence to excel in their interview. Suitable for students applying to high-achieving independent schools.
11 Plus Interview Preparation
Independent School Interview Guide
11+ Interview Questions and Answers
Brainteasers for 11 Plus Interviews
How to Ace 11+ Interviews
Top 11 Plus Interview Tips
