Mock Exam Masterclasses – Easter Holidays
IBDP

Monday 29^th April – Friday 3^rd of May

The Easter holiday ends less than two weeks before the 2024 IBDP exam diet begins.

It is absolutely essential that students revise and develop their exam skills during this period. For this reason, we have decided to offer a short, intensive course in IB Diploma revision at the Modelex Education Centre in Fontvieille.

These courses will be led by experienced subject specialists with an outstanding track-record in the classroom. The lessons will be laser-focused on securing the knowledge and sharpening the skills that we know make the difference between an average performance (4/5) and an excellent performance (6/7). Though we can offer classes in other subjects upon request, we will be focusing on the academic core – English, Mathematics and the Sciences. At the British School of Monaco Individual Programme, our students consistently achieve excellent grades. We are experts in giving students that extra 10 – 15% which can make all the difference

We also invite students to do their own individual revision in our study space, through our ‘Study Hall’ offering. They will benefit from a focused working environment, good internet, a bank of up-to-date resources and the 1-1 support of our teaching team who will be available to answer questions and give pointers. It also creates a helpful distinction between a home and work environment that is useful for students.

While these Master Classes are aimed primarily at Y13 students with imminent exams, they will also be useful for Y12 students who want to get ahead.

IBDP English Language and Literature HL/SL

The English Language and Literature Master classes will be run by Mairin Kane, Roddy Dunlop and Robert Phelps. At HL, these two exams are worth 60% of the final grade; at SL it is 70%, so there is everything to play for. It is also a course that depends far more on developing skills than knowledge, so smart and efficient teaching really is the key to exam success.

Paper 1 is an analysis of an unseen text – often with a stong visual component. It demands good analytical skills, good planning and good writing, and this will be the focus of our Master Class. In Paper 2, students respond to an unseen question using the literary texts they have studied in class. Knowing what and how to revise is of utmost importance; how to construct a good thesis under time pressure, and how to compare and evaluate texts.

IBDP Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches SL

The Mathematics Masterclasses (Analysis and Approaches) will take students through the most difficult questions that they will be expected to complete in both sections of both papers. Guiding them through the thought process behind each question will allow them to easily spot the types of techniques that the examiners are expecting from them. This is extremely pertinent in the non-calculator paper (Paper 1), which will “include some arithmetical manipulations when they are essential to the development of the question.” Being able to spot which technique to use in a timely manner will make all the difference with regards to the progress and, ultimately, the completion of a question.

Papers 1 and 2 are weighted equally at 40% of the final grade, and the masterclasses will place an equal emphasis on mastering both calculator and non-calculator methods.

IBDP Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations SL

The Mathematics Masterclasses (Applications and Interpretations) will focus on the precise application of mathematical techniques, specifically in the topics of Functions and Statistics & Probability, as these topics make up approximately 45% of the total course material. Students will work through difficult questions to understand the thought process that’s required to achieve all of the available marks. Students will also be guided on how to improve their revision preparations and exam technique at the end of the week.

Papers 1 and 2 are weighted equally at 40% of the final grade, and the masterclasses will look to develop the skill set of a student so that they have strong foundations in the short-response questions in Paper 1 before working on the extended-response questions found in Paper 2.

Mock Exam Masterclasses – Easter Holidays
IGCSE

Monday 29^th April – Friday 3^rd May

The Easter holiday ends less than two weeks before the 2024 IGCSE exam diet begins.

It is absolutely essential that students revise and develop their exam skills during this period. For this reason, we have decided to offer a short, intensive course in IGCSE revision at the Modelex Education Centre in Fontvieille.

These courses will be led by experienced subject specialists with an outstanding track-record in the classroom. The lessons will be laser-focused on securing the knowledge and sharpening the skills that we know make the difference between an average performance (C/B) and an excellent performance (A/A*). Though we can offer classes in other subjects upon request, we will be focusing on the academic core – English, Mathematics and the Sciences. At the British School of Monaco Individual Programme, our students consistently achieve excellent grades. We are experts in giving students that extra 10 – 15% which can make all the difference.

We also invite students to do their own individual revision in our study space, through our ‘Study Hall’ offering. They will benefit from a focused working environment, good internet, a bank of up-to-date resources and the 1-1 support of our teaching team who will be available to answer questions and give pointers. It also creates a helpful distinction between a home and work environment that is useful for students.

While these Master Classes are aimed primarily at Y11 students with imminent exams, they will also be useful for Y10 students who want to get ahead.

IGCSE English Language 0500 and Literature 0475

The English Language and English Literature Master classes will be run by Mairin Kane, Roddy Dunlop and Robert Phelps. The English Language classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter in the real exams in May/June. There will be a focus both on achieving a maximum score in the shorted ‘closed’ questions, and on strategies for improving longer, written responses in both papers.

The Literature classes aim to broaden the students’ knowledge of technical vocabulary in analysis; and to develop their skills as literary analysts. It will then teach strategies to improve planning, structure and time management in the essay responses.

IGCSE International Mathematics 0607 and Mathematics 0580

The International Mathematics and Mathematics Master classes will be run by Alp Aslan and Raymond Lim. The classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter in their mocks and the real exams in May/June.

Due to the slightly different format of examination in the two courses, there will be a focus on the longer-structure questions that appear on Paper 4 on both specifications as these papers are worth a respective 60% (0607) and 65% (0580) of the final grade. Achieving a high grade on these respective papers will be the main contributing factor to their final grade. There will also be an opportunity to look at and discuss in-depth questions that are usually used to differentiate candidates scoring in the highest assessment-objective brackets.

IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) 0654

The Co-ordinated Sciences Master classes will be run by Joshua Johnson-Mottais and Raymond Lim. The Science classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter the real exams in May/June.

The masterclasses will cover the nuances explored in all of the exam papers in the Coordinated Sciences course. Students will learn which topics are regularly examined and what material should be memorised, as well as how to apply the material that they have memorised in longer-response questions. Students will be guided on how to phrase answers dependent on the type of instruction given, i.e. describe/explain/state. Students will also be taught where marks are awarded, as well as the keywords that are essential in gaining these marks.

IBDP English Language and Literature HL/SL

The English Language and Literature Master classes will be run by Mairin Kane, Roddy Dunlop and Robert Phelps. At HL, these two exams are worth 60% of the final grade; at SL it is 70%, so there is everything to play for. It is also a course that depends far more on developing skills than knowledge, so smart and efficient teaching really is the key to exam success.

Paper 1 is an analysis of an unseen text – often with a stong visual component. It demands good analytical skills, good planning and good writing, and this will be the focus of our Master Class. In Paper 2, students respond to an unseen question using the literary texts they have studied in class. Knowing what and how to revise is of utmost importance; how to construct a good thesis under time pressure, and how to compare and evaluate texts.

Mock Exam Masterclasses
IBDP

Monday 4^th March – Friday 8^th March

With all of the coursework completed, mock exam results to work on, and the syllabus in each subject finished, the February half-term holiday marks the beginning of the revision and exam practice period of the academic year.

For many students, it is a busy time, with family obligations, social events and travel. For this reasons, we have decided to offer a short, intensive course in IB revision at the Modelex Education Centre in Fontvieille. This will take place in the second week of the holiday. We will also offer IGCSE master classes in the first week.

This course will be led by experienced subject specialists with an outstanding track-record in the classroom. The lessons will be laser-focused on securing the knowledge and sharpening the skills that we know make the difference between an average performance (5) and an excellent performance (6 or 7). Though we can offer classes in other subjects upon request, we will be focusing on the academic core – English, Mathematics and the Sciences. At the British School of Monaco Individual Programme, our students consistently achieve excellent grades. We are experts in giving students that extra 10 – 15% which can make all the difference.

February is also the deadline for many of the IB coursework components and internal assessments including the Extended Essay and the TOK Essay. We can provide individual support, on demand, to finish, proof-read and improve the final drafts of these very important pieces of work. We also invite students to do their own individual revision in our study space, through our ‘Study Hall’ offering. They will benefit from a focused working environment, good internet, a bank of up-to-date resources and the 1-1 support of our teaching team who will be available to answer questions and give pointers. It also creates a helpful distinction between a home and work environment that is useful for students.

While these Master Classes are aimed primarily at Y13 students with imminent exams, they will also be useful for Y12 students who want to get ahead.

English Language and Literature HL/SL

The English Language and Literature Master classes will be run by Mairin Kane, Roddy Dunlop and Robert Phelps. At HL, these two exams are worth 60% of the final grade; at SL it is 70%, so there is everything to play for. It is also a course that depends far more on developing skills than knowledge, so smart and efficient teaching really is the key to exam success.

Paper 1 is an analysis of an unseen text – often with a stong visual component. It demands good analytical skills, good planning and good writing, and this will be the focus of our Master Class. In Paper 2, students respond to an unseen question using the literary texts they have studied in class. Knowing what and how to revise is of utmost importance; how to construct a good thesis under time pressure, and how to compare and evaluate texts.

Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches SL

The Mathematics Masterclasses (Analysis and Approaches) will take students through the most difficult questions that they will be expected to complete in both sections of both papers. Guiding them through the thought process behind each question will allow them to easily spot the types of techniques that the examiners are expecting from them. This is extremely pertinent in the non-calculator paper (Paper 1), which will “include some arithmetical manipulations when they are essential to the development of the question.” Being able to spot which technique to use in a timely manner will make all the difference with regards to the progress and, ultimately, the completion of a question.

Papers 1 and 2 are weighted equally at 40% of the final grade, and the masterclasses will place an equal emphasis on mastering both calculator and non-calculator methods.

Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations SL

The Mathematics Masterclasses (Applications and Interpretations) will focus on the precise application of mathematical techniques, specifically in the topics of Functions and Statistics & Probability, as these topics make up approximately 45% of the total course material. Students will work through difficult questions to understand the thought process that’s required to achieve all of the available marks. Students will also be guided on how to improve their revision preparations and exam technique at the end of the week.

Papers 1 and 2 are weighted equally at 40% of the final grade, and the masterclasses will look to develop the skill set of a student so that they have strong foundations in the short-response questions in Paper 1 before working on the extended-response questions found in Paper 2.

Mock Exam Masterclasses
IGCSE

Monday 26^th February – Friday 1^st March

With all of the coursework completed, mock exam results to work on, and the syllabus in each subject finished, the February half-term holiday marks the beginning of the revision and exam practice period of the academic year.

For many students, it is a busy time, with family obligations, social events and travel. For this reasons, we have decided to offer a short, intensive course in IGCSE revision at the Modelex Education Centre in Fontvieille. This will take place in the first week of the holiday. We will also offer IB Diploma master classes in the second week.

This course will be led by experienced subject specialists with an outstanding track-record in the classroom. The lessons will be laser-focused on securing the knowledge and sharpening the skills that we know make the difference between an average performance (B or C) and an excellent performance (A or A*). Though we can offer classes in other subjects upon request, we will be focusing on the academic core – English, Mathematics and the Sciences. At the British School of Monaco Individual Programme, our students consistently achieve excellent grades at both IGCSE and A-level. We are experts in giving students that extra 10 – 15% which can make all the difference.

We also invite students to do their own individual revision in our study space, through our ‘Study Hall’ offering. They will benefit from a focused working environment, good internet, a bank of up-to-date resources and the 1-1 support of our teaching team who will be available to answer questions and give pointers. It also creates a helpful distinction between a home and work environment that is useful for students.

While these Master Classes are aimed primarily at Y11 students with imminent exams, they will also be useful for Y10 students who want to get ahead.

English Language 0500 and Literature 0475

The English Language and English Literature Master classes will be run by Mairin Kane, Roddy Dunlop and Robert Phelps. The English Language classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter in the real exams in May/June. There will be a focus both on achieving a maximum score in the shorted ‘closed’ questions, and on strategies for improving longer, written responses in both papers.

The Literature classes aim to broaden the students’ knowledge of technical vocabulary in analysis; and to develop their skills as literary analysts. It will then teach strategies to improve planning, structure and time management in the essay responses.

International Mathematics 0607 and Mathematics 0580

The International Mathematics and Mathematics Master classes will be run by Alp Aslan and Raymond Lim. The classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter in their real exams in May/June.

Due to the slightly different format of examination in the two courses, there will be a focus on the longer-structure questions that appear on Paper 4 on both specifications as these papers are worth a respective 60% (0607) and 65% (0580) of the final grade. Achieving a high grade on these respective papers will be the main contributing factor to their final grade. There will also be an opportunity to look at and discuss in-depth questions that are usually used to differentiate candidates scoring in the highest assessment-objective brackets.

Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) 0654

The Co-ordinated Sciences Master classes will be run by Joshua Johnson-Mottais and Raymond Lim. The Science classes will use the most up-to-date past papers and mark schemes – only available to CIE schools – to prepare students for what they are likely to encounter the real exams in May/June.

The masterclasses will cover the nuances explored in all of the exam papers in the Coordinated Sciences course. Students will learn which topics are regularly examined and what material should be memorised, as well as how to apply the material that they have memorised in longer-response questions. Students will be guided on how to phrase answers dependent on the type of instruction given, i.e. describe/explain/state. Students will also be taught where marks are awarded, as well as the keywords that are essential in gaining these marks.