This volume covers the 2006 GCSE maths specifications, since the elimination of the intermediate level that has been absorbed by the Higher and Foundation level.
This workbook offers accessible practice to help manage GCSE Maths revision and prepare for the exam efficiently. The content is broken into manageable sections and advice is given to help build confidence. Tips and techniques provide support throughout the revision process.
This volume covers the 2006 maths specifications for all exam boards, since the elimination of the intermediate level that has been absorbed by the higher and foundation levels. The text is laid out in 'sound bite' boxes to aid recollection, with clearly labelled diagrams to add visual clarity and demonstrate the subject matter.
This Success Revision Guide offers accessible content to help students manage their revision and prepare for the exam efficiently. The content is broken into manageable sections and advice is offered to help build students' confidence. Exam tips and techniques are provided to support students throughout the revision process.
Written by the man whose signature is on millions of exam certificates, Cheats, Choices & Dumbing Down lifts the lid on the UK's complex exams and qualifications system. Whether you're studying for exams, or are a parent, teacher, governor or administrator, this eye-opening book will be a valuable guide. It deals with the main qualifications in the UK, including GCSE, A Level, BTEC, the Diploma, International Baccalaureate, the English Baccalaureate and other vocational and professional qualifications. Read it to find out: How to achieve the best results Whether some subjects are easier than others The truth about 'dumbing down' and educational standards What examiners are looking for - and how they decide what grade to award Why millions of exam questions are marked by non-teachers How to claim an advantage and challenge grades How people cheat - and the consequences of getting caught What the future holds for exams and qualifications
A complete course for GCSE, this text contains clear explanations of key ideas, graded exercises, worked examples, past paper questions and practice exam papers. Answers are also included. The Higher course is targeted towards higher ability students.
IGCSE Mathematics for Edexcel, 2nd edition has been updated to ensure that this second edition fully supports Edexcel's International GCSE Specification A and the Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics. Written by an experienced examiner, teacher and author, this is the perfect resource for Higher Tier students. Each chapter starts with key objectives and a starter activity to introduce students to the content, and the straightforward explanations, worked examples and practice questions which follow cover every type of problem students are likely to face in their final exam. 'Internet challenges' also ensure regular and integrated use of ICT. The book is accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM, which includes a digital version of the book, asnwers to all the questions and Personal Tutors to accompany every topic. Personal Tutors are interactive audio-visual presentations of worked examples which help students consolidate their learning. This Student's Book is accompanied by IGCSE Mathematics Practice for Edexcel, 2nd edition, which contains a wealth of exam-style questions, and IGCSE Mathematics Teacher's Resource for Edexcel, which provides teaching and learning support.
As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our ‘word poor’ and ‘word rich’ students could prove the vital difference between school failure and success. This must-read book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop students' vocabulary and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum, incorporating easy-to-use tools, resources and classroom activities.