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A Comprehensive Guide to Excel SmartStudy and Essential Skills

By Pascal Press I October 8, 2024

Excel SmartStudy: A Comprehensive Revision Tool

The Excel SmartStudy series is expertly designed by educators to help students revise for their exams both efficiently and effectively. This series aims to save students time while maximising their marks. There is a dedicated book for each level in the Years 7–10 secondary syllabuses for English, Mathematics, and Science.

Each book provides:

  • One-page topic summaries for concise review
  • Skills-check questions to reinforce understanding
  • Full-length sample exam papers to simulate actual test conditions
  • Detailed explanations and worked solutions for English, Science, and Mathematics

For Mathematics and Science, the books include convenient one-page topic summaries followed by skills-check questions. Each topic also features tests and full-length sample exam papers. For English, the series provides thorough revision exercises supplemented by study notes. Answers are provided for all questions, with detailed explanations for English and Science, and worked solutions for Mathematics.

This comprehensive approach allows students to identify and understand their mistakes, and improve their performance.

Excel Essential Skills: Mastery Through Practice

The Excel Essential Skills series focuses on providing students with extensive practice of essential skills at the secondary level. Specifically written for the Australian Curriculum, this series includes 40 workbooks covering English, Mathematics, and Science for Years 7 to 10.

Workbooks include:

  • Extensive practice exercises for mastery of essential skills
  • Specific skill development: essay writing, problem-solving, grammar, algebra, and more
  • Comprehensive review of entire year's workload for English, Mathematics, and Science (Years 7-10)
  • Answers provided for all questions, with worked solutions in problem-solving workbooks

 

For English, the workbooks offer thorough revision exercises, study notes, and focus on essay writing, comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. Mathematics and Science workbooks include one-page topic summaries, skills-check questions, topic tests, and full-length sample exam papers. Answers are provided for all questions, with detailed explanations for English and Science, and worked solutions for Mathematics.
 

The Excel Essential Skills series provides a structured and in-depth approach to learning, allowing for continuous growth.

Which Series Suits Your Learning Style?

Choosing between SmartStudy and Essential Skills depends on your preferred learning style and revision needs.

  • Revision goals: SmartStudy is perfect for efficient exam revision, while Essential Skills focuses on mastering specific skills.
  • Learning style: If you prefer structured review, SmartStudy is ideal. For extensive practice and skill-building, Essential Skills is the better choice.
  • Subject needs: Both series cater to English, Mathematics, and Science, but SmartStudy provides more comprehensive review materials.

 

SmartStudy is ideal for exam revision, offering concise summaries and practice questions, whereas Essential Skills provides in-depth practice and mastery of specific skills through extensive write-in workbooks.

Both series are written for the Australian Curriculum by experienced educators, ensuring high-quality content tailored to your educational needs.

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