"These fantastic 10-Minute Tests are ideal for pupils aged 8-9 who are preparing for the Verbal Reasoning element of the GL 11+ tests. The book includes more than 30 short tests, each one covering a wide range of topics and skills. You'll find step-by-step answers for every question in a pull-out section at the back of the book, along with a progress chart so pupils can keep track of where they are up to. And to keep them motivated, we've included fun puzzle pages throughout the book! This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet! "

Do you want your child to attend an independent or grammar school? Wondering how to give him or her the best possible chance of passing these exams? The 11+ test or similar entrance exams must be passed for children to gain entrance to grammar and independent schools and with limited places and high competition it's vital to prepare your child so they have the best chance of gaining a place. Develop Maths is here to help. Designed for those who have completed the Discover level of the Practise & Pass 11+ series, Develop Maths gives children a more advanced grounding in 11+ maths exam questions and tests once they have mastered the basics. Boasting the same expert coaching and guidance for both you and your child as the Discover level, Develop Maths clearly explains how to tackle maths exam questions correctly and is filled with hundreds of brand new, authentic practise questions in the same multiple choice format as the final maths exam. And once you've completed the Develop level make sure to complete the series with the Practise Test Papers so your child receives a full programme of coaching needed to pass the 11+ maths exam. This brand new Practise & Pass 11+ series has been developed in line with the current entrance exams so your children will be answering questions that are in an identical format and style to those that will be in the final test. Covering the four key subjects, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English, the series is split into three levels - Discover, Develop and Practise Test Papers. After working through the Practise & Pass 11+ series your child will be fully prepared for the tests, have the edge over other applicants and be equipped with the best possible chance to get into the school of your choice. Give your child the skills and experience to pass the 11+ exam with flying colours.

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So begins the journey of Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle--six students just trying to figure it all out in middle school. "Be Confident in Who You Are," the first book in the new Middle School Confidential series, follows these characters as they work to meet new challenges and survive the social scene--without losing sight of who they are. The book offers insider information on common middle school concerns and practical advice for being healthy, feeling good about who you are, and staying in control of your feelings and actions--even when the pressure is on. Filled with character narratives, quizzes, quotes from real kids, tips, tools, and resources, this book is a timely and engaging survival guide for the middle school years.

Daily practice is the best way to improve children's Mental Maths skills - that's why we've written this fantastic Daily Practice workbook for the Year 5 Summer Term! Packed with colourful characters and engaging activities, there's a page of Mental Maths practice for every school day of the term. It's all matched to the National Curriculum and perfect for use in class or at home! For each day, there's a short explanation of what to do, followed by a selection of Mental Maths questions. New topics are introduced gradually, then revisited throughout the book - the questions increase in difficulty through each week, and also through the term. Score boxes at the end of each page make it easy to track children's progress and there are answers to every question at the back. For complete coverage of Year 5, check out our books for the Autumn (9781789087697) and Spring (9781789087710) terms too!

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, WJEC, WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: English literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Never Let Me Go throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of Never Let Me Go as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay - Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter

This superb in-depth Student Book is ideal for Year 8 Maths students and perfect for independent study! It's packed with detailed, accessible notes, backed up with fully worked examples. Each section starts with a prior knowledge check and is rounded off with a review exercise - just the thing for recapping all of the content students have learnt. Plenty of practice questions, including challenge questions, are included throughout, complete with worked solutions. We've even included learning objectives for each topic, a glossary and a topic map to show which topics appear in each KS3 book. What's more, we've thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet - you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access. Looking for more unbeatable Year 8 Maths practice? Check out our Year 8 Targeted Workbook (9781789083170) and Year 8 Weekly Workouts (9781789085754).

Mastering Public Speaking equips students with a firm grounding in the hows and whys of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphases on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking. Written in a casual, lively style and clearly organized, the Eighth Edition of Mastering Public Speaking builds on its previous success. The first public speaking book to devote an entire chapter to ethics, the Eighth Edition continues its popular and distinctive emphasis on the ethical contract between speaker and listener. Teaching & Learning Experience *Personalize Learning-MySpeechLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. With tools such as MediaShare (our video upload and commenting tool), MyOutline, and self-assessments in MyPersonalityProfile, MySpeechLab works with students and instructors to personalize the learning experience and make it more effective.*Improve Skill Development and Application- Key Points boxes, chapter outlines, marginal glossary entries, and bulleted chapter summaries reinforce instruction and aid student review. Theory into Practice (TIP) features in every chapter help students understand and apply concepts and strategies of public communication to enhance their speaking competence. *Engage Students- Speaking with Confidence features throughout the Eighth Edition have students explain in their own words how various aspects of the speech process help build confidence. Furthermore, the Eighth Edition of Mastering Public Speaking is more streamlined and user-friendly, has more bulleted lists and new bulleted summaries that make it easier for you to find the chapter content you are looking for, and is formatted in a smaller trim size that makes it easier to carry and use in class. *ExploreExamples of a diversity of speakers and occasions: student and professional speakers; classroom and contest student speeches; speeches by two-year, four-year, and graduate school students; informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches (Ch. 15, 17, 18 & Appendix).*Emphasize Learning Outcomes - Learning outcomes appear on the chapter-opening spread and correspond to the important concepts covered in each chapter. Additionally, online tools in MySpeechLab, such as MediaShare, provide a strong assessment tool for measuring students' mastery of your course's learning outcomes through their speeches. *Understand Theory and Research - The Eighth Edition provides a current guide to student research using databases, academic search engines, and Internet sources, with an updated emphasis on how to evaluate Internet sites and a new discussion of the use of Wikipedia. In addition, two solid chapters on persuasion highlight persuasive theory and application and types of argument, and include a discussion of logical fallacies. Students also can access Pearson's MySearchLab where students can get extensive help on the research process as well as can access four databases of credible and reliable source material (for details, please see www.mysearchlab.com ).MySearchLab also contains an AutoCite feature that assists students in the creation of a Works Cited document (using APA, MLA, or Chicago formats), as well as Pearson's SourceCheck, which encourages students to accurately document and cite their sources. *Support Instructors- Strong supplements package along with activities and assessments in MySpeechLab. ClassPrep, located within MySpeechLab, contains videos, lectures, classroom activities, audio clips, and more.

This challenging Targeted Question Stretch Book is spot on for Year 6 pupils looking to delve deeper into English Reading Comprehension! It contains 15 tricky comprehension texts (covering fiction, non-fiction and poetry), plus oodles of questions and activities tailor-made to challenge the most confident readers - all with full answers at the back. This book builds brilliantly on our standard level Reading Comprehension Book 1 (9781782944515) and Book 2 (9781782947028) for Year 6!

For first-year/entry-level Learning Skills, Learning Strategies, and Study Skills courses. New Beginnings helps adults develop a range of skills to succeed in college from how to manage time and stress to how to develop strong writing and study skills ability. Specifically addressing adults by building on skills they already use in their everyday work and lives, this friendly, accessible, and supportive guide shows readers what to expect and how to create success in college. Real students relate their success strategies and college experiences as an added encouragement. The 4th edition offers an expanded section on internet research and writing with a word processor. Eight chapters include information on test-taking, note-taking, classroom protocol, resources for help, strategies for reading and thinking critically; plus a basic grammar and math review. TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. Go to http: //mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module

Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginning student learning to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy. Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical insight into the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views of the nature of argument, (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of the development of theory and practice. NEW! Pearson's Reading Hour Program for Instructors Interested in reviewing new and updated texts in Communication? Click on the below link to choose an electronic chapter to preview...Settle back, read, and receive a Penguin paperback for your time! http://www.pearsonhighered.com/readinghour/comm

This workbook is a complete, comprehensive and progressive teaching and learning programme. It is for children sitting 11+, SATs, common entrance and scholarship examinations. Arranged in a topic by topic format, it adopts a more traditional approach. A unique code is used covering Information, Technique and Exercises. Clear methodologies, with examples, are given for each technique. Plenty of practice exercises are also included. All books are rigorously classroom tested. Methodologies have been used in AE Tuition classes for over 30 years. These books are designed to be used in sequence from Workbook 1 onwards, and are frequently revised and updated. Answers, Progress Charts and a Certificate of Achievement are included at the end of every book.

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Maths First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: Summer 2018 Get your best grade with the SQA endorsed guide to National 5 Maths. Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success. - Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes - Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique - Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

This brilliant Targeted Question Book is packed with Reading Comprehension practice for Year 3 pupils! It contains fifteen engaging texts - including fiction, non-fiction and poetry - that cover a diverse range of styles and eras, from well-known classics to modern authors. Each text is accompanied by practice questions to help build pupils' Reading Comprehension skills, and there are full answers at the back. There are also handy online extras, including a pupil progress chart. For more Year 3 Reading Comprehension practice, we also have a Book 2 (9781782946687) and challenging Stretch Book (9781789083507).

Our superb 11+ English 10-Minute Tests are back for a second series! This 10-Minute Test Book 2 contains another serving of English questions and puzzles to help pupils prepare for those tricky 11+ English papers. It contains over 30 quick-fire tests mixed together with fun puzzle pages to help break up all that serious 11+ practice. Answers are printed in the back of the book, alongside a handy progress chart - great for keeping track of how pupils are getting on. This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!

This book is bulging with English practice for ages 7 to 8, with fully explained answers to every question - ideal for building up the skills they'll need for the 11+ and other selective entrance exams. The first section of the book focuses on one topic at a time to help children gain understanding and confidence, followed by a selection of Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. It's also fully up-to-date with the KS2 English Programme of Study! What's more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!

This unbeatable Grade 8-9 Targeted Exam Practice Workbook is perfect for students aiming for the top grades in GCSE Edexcel Chemistry! It's packed with challenging exam-style questions, with step-by-step solutions and mark schemes included at the back, alongside plenty of exam tips. The questions are split up by topic for easy revision, and there are mixed practice sections too - ideal for testing a wide range of skills.

Year 6 pupils (ages 10-11) will love this friendly, colourful Study Book - and it's perfectly matched to the latest curriculum! For each topic, there are straightforward study notes and plenty of clear examples explaining all the important skills, with objectives tick-boxes at the bottom of each page so that pupils can mark off their progress. Practice questions are included at the end of each section - these progress in difficulty to give pupils' understanding a thorough workout. On top of that, you'll also find Greater Depth Questions, so pupils can really test their knowledge, plus answers to every question at the back. For even more practice, don't miss our Year 6 Maths Targeted Question Book (9781847622143) - it's bursting with test-style practice for every topic!