A six-level paired skills series that helps students to think critically and succeed academically. The Third Edition builds on Q: Skills for Success' question-centered approach with even more critical thinking, up-to-date topics, and 100% new assessment.

Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Make AQA GCSE History more accessible, enjoyable and manageable. Based on his own experience of teaching the specification, renowned author Dale Banham knows how to cover the content with the right pace and depth, while also equipping students with the knowledge and 'complex thinking' skills required for exam success. Using the latest research on memory and visible learning, this textbook will help to raise attainment for students of all abilities. The text is broken down into bullet points and boxes, while stories about interesting people start each chapter, providing a memorable 'hook' for revision Tasks are structured around five 'steps to success', teaching students how to Research, Summarise, Connect, Apply and Review the content Techniques such as interleaving, retrieval practice, dual coding and spaced practice help students to remember everything and use their knowledge effectively in the exams The higher-order thinking skills required to construct complex arguments and reach the upper levels of the AQA mark schemes are carefully modelled, with step-by-step advice Practice questions, revision tips and guidance based on the examiners' reports are embedded throughout the book, alongside purposeful homework activities for each week A double-page spread for each lesson and a clear pathway through each unit focuses students on what they really need to know, leaving one final term for revision The five-term plan is provided FREE online at hoddereducation.co.uk/engaging, along with editable resources that support the tasks in the textbooks and guidance on using homework effectively.

In this heartening study of 1 and 2 Corinthians readers will discover how they can control unruly emotions in their own lives and in their relationships with others. The key? The cross of Christ.

IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: History combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance, past paper material and exam-style practice opportunities, allowing learners to consolidate the knowledge and skills that are essential to success.

To be successful, students must be able to comprehend the nonfiction material they encounter in textbooks, reference materials, and testing situations. The ability to interpret nonfiction information depends on the development of several key skills and strategies: Main Idea/Supporting Details Using Text Organizers Summarizing/Paraphrasing Using Parts of the Book Developing Vocabulary Making Inferences Prior Knowledge/Making Connections Setting the Purpose Author's Point of View Questioning Structural Patterns Visualizing This systematic approach to reading instruction, coupled with repeated exposure to a wide variety of nonfiction reading materials, provides a structure in which students can achieve significant growth. Each book has a CD with graphic organizers (for use with Inspiration®) and activity templates (for use with Microsoft Word®).

All exam topics are covered thoroughly and with stimulating material Sections on Reading, Speaking and Coursework also support students in exam preparation End-of-unit-vocabulary summaries provide support for practising and recycling key langua

Provides extra guidance and practice for both Core and Extended students in Papers 1 and 2 (Reading and Writing). The Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Exam Preparation Guide: Reading and Writing provides extra guidance and practice in each of the seven examination exercises for both Core and Extended students in Papers 1 and 2 (Reading and Writing), and can be used independently, or alongside other IGCSE English as a Second Language coursebooks. The guide is divided into five units, with each one focussing on one or more different exam exercises. The contents include: what the exam exercises look like; what you need to remember; guidance on answering the questions; student answers with examiner comments; exam-style practice questions.