Archive for June 2011
A Levels and University Entrance Part 2
In this final video interview between Excel in Key Subjects principal Mr. Idris Musty and former student, Esma Akkilic, the conversation on A Levels and University Entrance continued. The main topics of conversation were as follows; Choose subjects that you enjoy and that you are passionate about Play to your strengths and your abilities It…
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Continuing on from the earlier interviews with Esma Akkilic, Mr. Musty and Esma sat down to speak about A Levels and University Entrance. Esma has studied with Excel in Key Subjects and she has been offered a place at the London School of Economics to study Politics. This follows her spectacular success at both GCSE…
Read MoreA Level Revision Part 2
In this second interview with Esma Akkilic, Mr. Musty covered further topics on A Level revision. This is a shorter interview which focuses on more specific techniques that can be useful when preparing for A Level revision. The topics under discussion were as follows: Not leaving things until the last minute! The A Level revision…
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In this interview, Mr. Musty sat down to speak to one of Excel in Key Subject’s former pupils, Esma Akkilic. The main focus of the conversation was about A Level revision and how best to plan and prepare for A Level exams. Esma is a star pupil! After obtain 12 A* grades at GCSE, she…
Read MoreWhat is the EBacc?
20% of school leavers in London can’t read confidently – Is EBacc the answer? The Evening Standard has focused recently on illiteracy in London. I’ve always thought that the situation is very bad, what I did not expect are the actual figures published in the Evening Standard of 3rd June 2011. Statistics such as: 20%…
Read MoreGCSE Science Options
In this video, Excel in Key Subjects Principal, Mr. Idris Musty explains the various GCSE Science options available to students. The main explanation covers the difference between Core Science, Additional Science and the more traditional Triple Science. It is also worth bearing in mind that the GCSE science options chosen can have an impact on…
Read MoreKS3 and GCSE study
In this short video, Excel in Key Subjects Principal, Mr. Idris Musty talks about the importance of KS3 and GCSE study and the implications KS3 outcomes can have on GCSE study. This can be of particular importance when it comes to subject streaming and making sure your child can achieve the highest possible grades. Of…
Read MoreRevision Guide – Part 2
The second part of our revision guide interview with Idris Musty looked at the use of past questions, how marks schemes can be important and how Excel in Key Subjects can help parents and students make the most of revision and study time. See Part 1 of the Revision Guide.
Read MoreRevision Guide – Part 1
The following revision guide interview was held with Mr. Idris Musty, Principal of Excel in Key Subjects. We discussed some of the fundamentals that go towards exam success and how to make the most of revision guides. We explored the following topics; Avoiding distractions when studying How to make the most of exam preparation The…
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