These Study Guides have been developed exclusively with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC(r)) to be used as an additional resource by candidates who are following the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC(r)) programme. They provide candidates with extra support to help them maximise their performance in their examinations.

Exam Board: ISEB Level: 11 Plus Subject: Non-Verbal Reasoning First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Spring 2017 Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes 9 levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in Non-Verbal Reasoning. - Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB - Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to help build skills - Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers - Builds exam-room confidence by practicing with a variety of exam paper styles - Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary Also available for 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning preparation: - 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Revision Guide - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12

The Oxford Student's Science Dictionary provides comprehensive exam and revision support to secondary school students. With over 1000 key scientific terms and concepts, related words in feature panels, helpful diagrams and illustrations in two colours, this is a key reference guide for students preparing for GCSE and other exams. This fully updated new edition has even more words to match the new curriculum requirements and the higher vocabulary expectations at GCSE and beyond. More focus is given to topics like ecology, environment and conservation, with a range of new entries from biodiversity and stem cell research to controlled variable, carbon footprint and lifestyle choices that can help to close the word gap, specifically in the area of scientific and technical vocabulary. The 2-column alphabetical dictionary format makes it easy to navigate and to find information fast. Free downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com

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 Verbal Reasoning is here to help. Designed for those who have completed the Discover level of the Practise & Pass 11+ series, Develop Verbal Reasoning gives children a more advanced grounding in 11+ verbal reasoning 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 Verbal Reasoning clearly explains how to tackle verbal reasoning exam questions correctly and is filled with hundreds of brand new, authentic practice questions in the same multiple choice format as the final verbal reasoning 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+ verbal reasoning exam. This brand new Practise & Pass 11+ series has been developed in line with the current entrance exams so your children will be practising questions in an identical format and style to those that they will answer in the 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.

Please note, this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exams: June 2018 GCSE Geography Edexcel B is a student-friendly resource for the 2016 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (9-1) specification, written specially to target the demands of the course. Accessible, clear, and thorough, this student book is designed to engage students through stimulating, up-to-date examples and relevant case studies, motivating them to progress throughout the course. Clearly-written objectives open each unit, setting out for students what they need to learn, and high-quality photos, maps, and diagrams aid explanations. Differentiated activities, chapters on fieldwork and decision-making exercises, and exam-style questions all reinforce the book's rigour. Answers to all activities are included in the Teacher Handbook on Kerboodle (school purchase only). This Student Book has been endorsed for Edexcel.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

The Oxford School Shakespeare Macbeth GCSE Revision Workbook provides an accessible and active way for students to revise Macbeth, targeting the key skills and information that students need to master to ensure exam success. The workbook is structured by character and theme and includes a combination of knowledge recap, activities and exam practice, ensuring that students have all the information they need to revise effectively and efficiently. Each unit is carefully structured and includes key information to help students refresh their knowledge, activities that help to deepen their understanding of character and theme, and exam-style questions and tips that help students to craft successful exam responses. Answers are not available in the workbooks themselves, but can be obtained via the Oxford University Press website, for free, here: http://www.oxfordsecondary.com/oss-answers

Hugh MacDiarmid (born Christopher Murray Grieve) is a huge, and still controversial, figure in modern Scottish literature. Called variously "the most important figure in Scottish life in the twentieth century" and "a symbol of all that's perfectly hideous in Scotland", his poetry is of historic, and national, significance. Alan Riach's SCOTNOTE study guide outlines MacDiarmid's life and work, providing an overview of the poet's beliefs, opinions and influences, for senior school pupils and students at all levels.

It's the revolutionary math study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Math . . . covers everything to get a student over any math hump: fractions, decimals, and how to multiply and divide them; ratios, proportions, and percentages; geometry; statistics and probability; expressions and equations; and the coordinate plane and functions. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK(TM) series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit--borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject's key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

This General Knowledge book on Geography contains multiple choice questions (MCQs) for competitive examinations. It contains 1000 plus multiple choice questions. Answer key has been provided. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the questions included are topical, and relevant to contemporary trend of various competitive and entrance exams and mindset of question paper setters. This book is useful for all exams held by UPSC such as Civil Services, CDS, NDA, Railways, IBPS (Banking Services), SSC & other exams organized by State Public Service Commissions and other examining bodies. Features: 1000+ MCQs Answer keys Previous Years Questions #v&spublishers

"Hey. We go to Milldale Middle School. We're very different in lots of ways, but we're all good friends. A couple months ago, we were just hanging out when these kids came over . . ."
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.

Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences - Get ready for the workplace with industry tips - Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter Tanner's accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience - Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational specialisms

Exam board: WJEC Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in WJEC GCSE History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam preparation tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every student can: - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular revision tasks - Improve exam technique through practice questions and tips from an expert author, teacher and examiner - Get exam ready with answers to the practice questions available online - Learn and use key terms for each topic This revision guide covers the following studies: - The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 - Depression, War and Recovery, 1930-1951 - Germany in Transition, 1919-1939 - The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929 - Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain, c1340 to the present day - Changes in Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1500 to the present day

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.

Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revision Guides include a FREE online edition and complement the Student Books with a range of features: One-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle Exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let you test your understanding of a topic Problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions Complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics Visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in your exams

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