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Revision 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.
Revision 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 use of past exam papers How to use a revision guide Target grades for each subject See Part 2 of the Revision Guide.
Nurture or Nature?
We live in an Info-Centric Society… be well informed I was talking to my wife this morning before catching my 5.20 train to head to that great city of ours! It was so civilised at that time of the morning, with the little gremlins still cosying up in bed upstairs! She was telling me about a conference she attended yesterday and how amazing some of the professors are. One thing that fascinates her is how clever these people are and […]
What is the EBacc? (Video)
In this video, Excel in Key Subjects Principal, Mr. Musty talks about the English Baccalaureate and what it means for parents and students. What is the EBacc (the English Baccalaureate)? How the English Baccalaureate emphasises traditional subjects Current eligibility for the English Baccalaureate across the country What this means for education and exam success How the English Baccalaureate might enhance secondary education Link to the vide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEL992jSYOU
Fail GCSE Maths and English at your peril!
Two more years of study awaits you!! The Education Secretary, Michael Gove has proposed that young people who leave school at the age of sixteen without at least a C grade in GCSE Maths and English will be compelled to carry on studying these two vital subjects for another two years. This policy is consistent with the introduction of the “English bac – English baccalaureate and it should be embraced. The English bac requires a student to achieve a grade […]
Oxford Admission: all White, all Brown and all the Hullabaloo!
A recent comment from the prime minister, regarding the ethnic balance of new undergraduates admitted to Oxford University, appeared in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 12th April under the heading: “Cameron brands all-white’ Oxford a disgrace . It has to be said that there is not a huge difference between the proportion of working class whites, from a, so-called, indigenous background (English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish), and black British people in the make-up of Oxbridge students. So this issue is […]
Maximising young people’s potential over Easter!
With the examinations fast approaching, the Easter break is crucial when it comes to securing good results in the summer. Students who make the most of the Easter break put themselves in a great position for really achieving good grades, and with the help of a few facts and pointers, you may not need to fork out for an expensive tutor! We are pleased to suggest a few things for your son or daughter to bear in mind before they […]
Esma Akkilic – A student’s view on the challenges of being a youth and going for it
The increasing competition for school spaces, the soaring of university tuition fees and the growing need for high qualifications to be employable is truly building the pressure on me and my peers. I’m eighteen years old, and I for one know that it’s far from easy. Finding the balance between work and play is key, and once you have a clear vision of your goal in your mind, who is to stop you from achieving ultimate success? Coming from a […]
Are examination results getting better?
It is reported that examination results are getting better every year. Teachers and parents know the reality. Below are some of the reasons why more students are doing well in public examinations. reduction in the content of the specifications (syllabus); pressure on teachers to teach students mainly to pass examinations; counting some vocational qualifications, including some IT courses as four GCSE grades (a complete an utter joke!); modular examinations, which allow students to sit modules in a particular subject several […]
Saturdays should be for sports and fun – really!
Young people should play rugby, football, go for a music lesson or go dancing or singing on a Saturday, and not go for extra classes. I run Saturday Schools in London and the Home Counties, and I think this sort of provision shouldn’t really exist. However, the reality is that, sadly, the education system is letting our young people down. For many students throughout the country, Saturdays are now spent catching up with the basics, which should have been covered […]
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