Academic Briefing

IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of (a)   Education.

Forms 1 to 3 at KMSS are equivalent to Key Stage 3 of the UK's National Curriculum. Key Stage 3 covers which years of the students' education?

• 6,7, and 8

• 7,8 and 9

• 9, 10 and 11

• 10 and 11

Which of the following subjects are examined during the Checkpoint Exam at the end of year 9?

• History

• Mathematics

• Science

• Geography

• English

Which of the following is NOT a deeniyyah subject offered in forms 1 and 2?

• Quranic Arabic

• Standard Arabic

• Tadabbur

• Islamic Studies

How long does each period last (assuming you were learning in school and not at home)?

• 45 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 60 minutes

Why is adequate and regularly-timed sleep extremely important for learners?

• It increases focus and attention

• It helps to consolidate memory

• It enhances emotional regulation

• It prepares the brain for new learning

Which of the following are NOT effective study methods?

• Highlighting the text in the textbook

• Writing notes and summarizing using your own words

• Transforming what you've learnt into drawings

• Teaching a friend

• Re-reading the text many times

Which two subjects will be looked at by the Head of Academics before you enter form 4 to advice your parents as to the right course of action?

• Arabic

• English

• Study Skills

• Mathematics