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Success Guide for SQA Exams - CFE Higher Geography Success Guide (PDF)
by Laura Greig Sam Peck Akiko Tomitaka Leckie Leckie Staff Collins Uk StaffExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 CfE Higher Geography Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles and includes guidance on the CfE Higher course and assessments structure. Prepare to excel in your CfE Higher Geography examination with this Success Guide – the first choice for successful Scottish students! This Success Guide covers all the Physical and Human Environments topics, and the most popular Global Issues topics: River Basin Management, Development and Health and Global Climate Change Success Guides really work because: • Topics in user-friendly sections help you plan your revision in bite-sized chunks • Exam-style questions for every topic provide the practice that experts say is essential for effective recall • ‘Traffic light’ checks build your confidence and help measure your revision progress • Exam tips throughout ensure you know what the examiner will be looking for • Dedicated chapter offering guidance and practice for the ‘Application of geographical skills’ will help you prepare for this new section of the exam Success Guides are the number one revision brand in Scotland and all the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained here.
CFE HIGHER HISTORY SUCCESS GUIDE (Success Guide for SQA Exams (PDF))
by John Kerr LeckieExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: History First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 CfE Higher History Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles and includes guidance on the CfE Higher course and assessments structure. Prepare to excel in your Higher History examination with this Success Guide – the first choice for successful Scottish students! Success Guides really work because: • Six of the most popular topics covered in short, user-friendly sections will help you plan your revision in bite-sized chunks. Topics included are Migration and Empire; The Impact of the Great War; The Making of Modern Britain; Germany; USA and Appeasement and the Road to War • Vocab, essential knowledge, theme and essay questions will refresh your knowledge and help you practise all the skills needed for the exam • ‘Traffic light’ checks build your confidence and help measure your revision progress • Detailed exam and Assignment guidance will ensure that you know exactly what you need to do in your assessments • Detailed timelines provide a great overview of each topic, helping you to contextualise events Success Guides are the number one revision brand in Scotland and all the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained here.
Course Notes for SQA Exams — CFE HIGHER GEOGRAPHY COURSE NOTES (PDF)
by Sheena Williamson Fiona Williamson LeckieExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 The CfE Higher Geography Course Notes helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. Progress and attainment for all • A complete core resource with all the Physical and Human Environments topics, and the three most popular Global Issues topics (River Basin Management, Development and Health and Global Climate Change) covered in depth • ‘Quick questions’ to check knowledge at the end of each chapter ensure that every student can progress securely • ‘Summary’ sections and ‘learning checklists’ help students to monitor progress regularly Active learning • ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects • ‘Hints’ give helpful tips and highlight important information • ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put geographical skills to work Assessment and practice you can rely on • ‘Exam-style questions’ at the end of each chapter ensure that students will be fully prepared for the assessment • Dedicated chapter on the Application of Geographical Skills provides guidance and practice for this new part of the exam Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.
CFE Higher Graphic Communication Course Notes (Course Notes for SQA Exams (PDF))
by Leckie Barry Forbes LeckieExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Graphic Communication First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 The Higher Graphic Communication Course Notes helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. • Full coverage of the new Higher course specifications with list of learning intentions • Attractive layout with clear text features • Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention • What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure • End of unit material – unit assessment, exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance
Higher Graphic Communication Course Notes (PDF)
by Leckie Leckie Staff Barry Forbes Collins UK Publishing StaffExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Graphic Communication First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 The Higher Graphic Communication Course Notes helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. • Full coverage of the new Higher course specifications with list of learning intentions • Attractive layout with clear text features • Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention • What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure • End of unit material – unit assessment, exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance
Collins English for Life: B2+ (Collins English For Life: Skills Ser. #(PDF))
by Ian BadgerReal English for life beyond the classroom English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment. Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2+) will help you to feel confident and prepared for anything. > Hear the language people really use when they are speaking > CD with over 40 authentic recordings in a wide variety of scenarios > Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and context Units are divided into the following themes: • Lifestyle • Practical advice and information • Attitudes and behaviour • Passions • Memorable experiences Each of these areas includes analysis of high-level, natural recordings between one, two and three people. Some conversations took place face-to-face while others were over the phone. All are 100% unscripted and unedited and do not use actors.
Cambridge IGCSE English: Student Book (PDF)
by Geraldine Dunn Keith Brindle Steve Eddy Mike Gould Julia BurchellThe Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Student Book covers every skill and topic in the 2015 Cambridge First Language English syllabuses 0500 and 0522 in depth, showing students how to make progress towards their target grades.
National 4/5 Geography Course Notes (PDF)
by Patricia Coffey Leckie Leckie StaffThe National 4 & 5 Geography Course Notes help map your route through the CfE programme and provide comprehensive and authoritative guidance. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. Progress and attainment for all • A complete core resource covering all the Physical and Human Environments topics, and the three most popular Global Issues: Impact of Human Activity on the Natural Environment, Environmental Hazards and Tourism • Course and Unit specifications are fully covered • Extensive ‘Geographical Skills’ chapter covers all the mapping, data and research skills you will use throughout the course • Separate ‘Questions’ for N4 and N5 ensure that every student can progress securely Active learning • ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects • ‘Hint’ features give helpful tips and highlight important information • ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put geographical skills to work Assessment and practice you can rely on • ‘Exam-style questions’ at the end of each chapter ensure that you will be fully prepared for the assessment • ‘Summary’ sections and ‘Learning checklists help you to monitor progress regularly
National 5 French Success Guide (Success Guide (PDF))
by Ann Robertson LeckieExam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: French First Teaching: 2013, First Exam: 2014 National 5 French Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles. • Colourful double-page spreads aid both comprehensive and revision planning • Topics are broken down into small, easily managed sections, complemented with lots of diagrams and illustrations to aid retention • Quick Tests and Top Tips help keep students focused on the exam’s precise demands • Revision checklists help students to manage and track their progress in the lead up to the exam • A glossary presents all of the key terms and definitions essential for the exam Guidance on how the new National 5 course and assessments are structured is included. All the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained in the new National 5 Guides.
National 5 French Success Guide (Success Guide Ser.)
by Ann Robertson Leckie Leckie StaffExam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: French First Teaching: 2013, First Exam: 2014 National 5 French Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles. • Colourful double-page spreads aid both comprehensive and revision planning • Topics are broken down into small, easily managed sections, complemented with lots of diagrams and illustrations to aid retention • Quick Tests and Top Tips help keep students focused on the exam’s precise demands • Revision checklists help students to manage and track their progress in the lead up to the exam • A glossary presents all of the key terms and definitions essential for the exam Guidance on how the new National 5 course and assessments are structured is included. All the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained in the new National 5 Guides.
Practice Tests for IELTS 1 (Collins English For Exams Ser.)
by HarperCollins PublisherPrepare yourself thoroughly for the IELTS exam By using Practice Tests for IELTS, you will: • Feel completely confident about how the IELTS exam works • Know what to expect on the day of the exam • Improve your score through realistic practice All you need for your ideal IELTS score: – Four complete Academic IELTS tests – PLUS Two complete General Reading and Writing papers – A clear guide to how the IELTS exam works – A whole section full of useful tips on how to do well in the exam – A CD (+ transcript) with accurate model Speaking and Listening papers – Answers and explanations for all four papers (including model answers for Speaking and Writing) You can trust Collins COBUILD Practice Tests for IELTS contains a mini-dictionary with definitions based on COBUILD content. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 20 years.
Collins English for Life: A2 (Collins English For Life Ser. #(PDF))
by Kirsten Campbell-HowesDevelop key writing skills and become more confident when writing in English. If you want to get better at writing in English you need to practise writing different kinds of texts. Collins Writing (A2) presents 20 styles of writing for everyday situations, to help you choose the right style of writing and the right words and phrases. Improve your writing for: • text messages • postcards • making plans • invitations • advertisements • job applications • social networking sites e.g. Facebook and Twitter • Collins Writing (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2). • Twenty units with a clear design in full colour • Authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles • Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific writing skills, such as sentence structure and punctuation • Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary • Answer key The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language and is updated every month.
BTEC First: Principals of Applied Science and Application of Science (PDF)
by Chris Sherry Gemma Young Nicky Thomas Kevin Smith Lyn Nicholls John BeebyUpdated to match the new 2012 specifications for Principles of Applied Science and Application of Science, this bright and engaging student book presents science in real contexts at a suitable level for BTEC to support new assessments and progression from Pass to Merit and Distinction.
THE ART AND DESIGN PRIMARY COORDINATOR’S HANDBOOK (Belair: Leaders Series (PDF))
by John Bowden National Society For Education In Art Design Staff Peter Gregory Susan OgierThe Art and Design Handbook provides you with reliable guidance from The National Society for Education in Art and Design on leading art and design in your school, including the responsibilities of the role, how to assess your school’s performance, how to plan projects and record progress and how to use art in a cross-curricular capacity. The Art and Design Handbook provides you with reliable guidance from The National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) on leading art and design in your school. Part 1 covers the role and responsibilities of a leader of art and design, how to assess your school’s performance, how to plan projects and record progress and how to use art in a cross-curricular capacity. Part 2 provides practical guidance making full use of key elements of art and design, including: • The language of art • Learning from art and artists • Technology and new media • Drawing • Painting • Printmaking • Textiles and crafts • Clay modelling • 3D construction • Design and designing Staff development activities throughout provide opportunities to further inspire your staff and build on their existing skill set.
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Cambridge International Examinations, Student Book (PDF)
by Andrew Briggs Sue Kearsey Chris SunleyCollins IGCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.
Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary: The Right Word In Your Pocket (Collins Gem)
by Collins DictionariesA handy Polish phrasebook and dictionary, easy-to-read design and simple navigation, Gem Polish will give you the right word at the right time – every time for your travels in Poland.
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry: Student Book (PDF)
by Chris Sunley Sam GoodmanCollins International GCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.
First English Words (PDF)
by Karen JamiesonCollins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English. The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn. There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun. First English Words has won the title ‘Best entry for young readers’ at the English-Speaking Union (ESU) English Language Book Awards 2012.
GCSE Biology OCR Gateway B: Revision Guide and Exam Practice Workbook (PDF)
by Bell Colin Honeysett IanCollins all-in-one revision guide and exam practice workbook for GCSE Biology shows how each student can follow their level, test their knowledge, check their answers and improve.
Student Support Materials for Geography - AQA AS Geography Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography (PDF)
by Philip Banks Ruth Ward David RedfernPhysical and Human Geography contains the key information for AQA Geography AS Unit 1, clearly laid out with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains sample papers with graded answers and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. Physical and Human Geography contains all the key information for AQA Geography AS Unit 1. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the 2008 specification and include: • Rivers • Cold • Coast • Desert • Population • Food • Energy • Health • Exam practice section with sample papers and answers • Glossary of key terms • Index
Geographical Enquiry Student Book 3 (PDF)
by David Weatherly Nicholas Sheehan and Rebecca KitchenFocusing on skills development – geographical, PLTS and functional – this book takes a lively and innovative approach to KS3 Geography.Building further on the skills, knowledge and subject understanding of Pupil Books 1 and 2, Pupil Book 3 contains rich tasks and activities which will thoroughly prepare pupils for GCSE Geography. Pupil book enquiries are ‘How’ and ‘Why’ questions consisting of one overarching investigative question and a series of sub questions. Enquiries are supported by teacher resources that provide a clear steer in terms of approaches to learning and teaching and the generation of meaningful outcomes. These outcomes will be easily cross referenced to any national assessment requirements.
Geographical Enquiry Student Book 2 (PDF)
by David Weatherly Nicholas Sheehan and Rebecca KitchenA variety of tasks allow you to: • Engage students with exciting visual content, real-world emphasis, fresh case studies and country profiles with regular online updates from the Geography Association. • Monitor student growth with ‘Check Your Progress’ exercises and prepare your class for KS4 with ‘Bridge to GCSE’ activities written by examiners. Pupil book enquiries are ‘How’ and ‘Why’ questions consisting of one overarching investigative question and a series of sub questions. Enquiries are supported by teacher resources that provide a clear steer in terms of approaches to learning and teaching and the generation of meaningful outcomes. These outcomes will be easily cross referenced to any national assessment requirements.
Collins Primary Focus — GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION: Pupil Book 2 [New edition] (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))
by Louis FidgeCollins Primary Focus: Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Presented in a clear and colourful format, each grammar concept is supported by visual cues. Follow-up activities allow children to develop grammar and punctuation skills at different levels. Progress units provide opportunities for assessment and consolidation. • Concepts reappear in each level to build confidence, reinforce learning and add complexity • Demonstrates clear links between grammar and punctuation • Supports all ability levels with a progression through solid practice of the core concept to using grammar and punctuation in the context of more extended writing • Engages all children with an updated design and a range of exciting, new artwork
Grammar And Punctuation (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))
by Louis FidgeCollins Primary Focus: Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book 1 is aimed at ages 7+. Presented in a clear and colourful format, each grammar concept is supported by visual cues. Follow-up activities allow children to develop grammar and punctuation skills at different levels. Progress units provide opportunities for assessment and consolidation. • Concepts reappear in each level to build confidence, reinforce learning and add complexity • Demonstrates clear links between grammar and punctuation • Supports all ability levels with a progression through solid practice of the core concept to using grammar and punctuation in the context of more extended writing • Engages all children with an updated design and a range of exciting, new artwork
Comprehension - Pupil Book 2 (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))
by John JackmanCollins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. • Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read • Includes every genre required by current literacy frameworks • Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal, deductive, evaluative and inferential questions • Engages all children with an updated design and new artwork to complement different texts