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Book SynopsisEndorsed by WJECDevelop your students' subject knowledge and skills using in-depth topic coverage and developmental activities to create your own teaching pathway through the core and optional content in the 2016 specifications, with support at every stage from the authors of the bestselling WJEC Student Book.- Contains coherent coverage of every core and optional theme in a single volume, with clear explanations of key concepts throughout- Engages and challenges students of all abilities with an exciting, thematic approach, brought to life by Welsh, UK and international place references- Improves students' ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information through practical, skills-focused activities that involve data, maps and photographs- Boosts candidates' confidence approaching examination by providing numerous learning opportunities for each assessed theme- Enables effective differentiation with enquiry tasks designed to stretch higher-ability students and encourage independent research- Includes trusted guidance from the Field Studies Council on suggested human and physical fieldwork projects and methodologies, making it easier to address the revised fieldwork criteriaThis is a Welsh-language edition.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018Fully 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 top experts 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

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Book SynopsisExam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel: IGCSESubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020.Critically observe and investigate the three geographical themes in the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography syllabuses (0460//0976/2217) and ensure full coverage with a comprehensive guide to all themes, skills and coursework required. - Trust experienced authors and teachers to guide you through the required topics and facts. - Navigate the syllabuses confidently with relevant key questions at the start of each chapter.- Deepen understanding of geographical concepts through up-to-date case studies from around the world. - Check comprehension with case study analyses and activities throughout. - Consolidate learning with definitions of key terms, topic summaries, additional questions, further help with case studies and images online.Available in this series:Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333772)Boost Subscription (ISBN 9781398340930)Workbook (ISBN 9781510421387)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421394)

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for learner support.Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course.- Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Improve geographical skills such as data interpretation, and diagram and map reading with practical applications and exercises. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Boost Subscription

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Book SynopsisSend students into their exam with the confidence to achieve their maximum potential using step-by-step guidance that helps to practise skills learned and improve exam technique.- Avoid common misconceptions with frequent mistakes highlighted throughout - Build students' skills constructing and writing answers with a range of practice and exam-style questions- Easily identify areas for improvement with the answers in the back of the book- Help students target their revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter- Ensure that students maximise their time in the exam with examiner's tips and suggestions on how to approach questions- Contextualise knowledge with authentic case studiesThis Study and Revision Guide has been updated for the latest syllabus for examination from 2020. This title has not been through the Cambridge Assessment International Education endorsement process.

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Book SynopsisReinforce and review pupils' knowledge throughout the Progress in Geography: Key Stage 3 course with this write-in Workbook.- Extend learning beyond lessons: every double-page spread in the Student Book has a corresponding Workbook page about the lesson content- Check and consolidate understanding: Workbook activities ensure that pupils have grasped the key concepts and skills in each lesson- Set meaningful homework tasks: the Workbook exercises are perfect for independent study, enabling students to continue learning at home

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Exam board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Meet the individual needs of every student with this Second Edition textbook, updated for the revised N5 specification and designed to support mixed-ability teaching across National 4 and 5 Geography.> Builds geographical skills and knowledge through clear diagrams, explanations, examples and case studies> Offers thorough exam preparation with numerous exam practice sections that contain advice on how to answer different questions, plus sample answers with commentary> Enables you to check and ensure understanding of each topic, with separate N4 and N5 practice questionsTrade ReviewThe Human Environments, Physical Environments and Global Issues National 4/5 Geography textbooks are superb and engaging for learners to develop their understanding of Geography. Being specifically written and differentiated for the N4/5 courses, they are an ideal class textbook, with contemporary case studies that ignite learners' enthusiasm for the subject. We can't recommend them enough and they have definitely helped to contribute to our students' increased attainment. -- Principal Teacher of Geography, Morgan Academy, Dundee

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 4 and National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Meet the individual needs of every student with this Second Edition textbook, updated for the revised N5 specification and designed to support mixed-ability teaching across National 4 and 5 Geography.> Builds geographical skills and knowledge through clear diagrams, explanations, examples and case studies> Offers thorough exam preparation with numerous exam practice sections that contain advice on how to answer different questions, plus sample answers with commentary> Enables you to check and ensure understanding of each topic, with separate N4 and N5 practice questionsTrade ReviewThe Human Environments, Physical Environments and Global Issues National 4/5 Geography textbooks are superb and engaging for learners to develop their understanding of Geography. Being specifically written and differentiated for the N4/5 courses, they are an ideal class textbook, with contemporary case studies that ignite learners' enthusiasm for the subject. We can't recommend them enough and they have definitely helped to contribute to our students' increased attainment. -- Principal Teacher of Geography, Morgan Academy, Dundee

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Book SynopsisFeel confident in full coverage of the curriculum requirements with an atlas specially created to cover Social Studies, Geography and History. - Encourage awareness of the whole Caribbean region with a 44-page Caribbean section, containing detailed maps of all independent countries and major dependent territories from The Bahamas to Trinidad, and including Belize and Guyana.- Engage students in topical issues with a world mapping section, including features on world climate, the environment and population. - Introduce a solid foundation in geographical knowledge with world facts and figures for all nations.- Secure strong geographical skills with a feature on map reading and how to use an atlas.- Ensure ease-of-use with a 4-page index showing letter-figure grid references to place names found on the maps.

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Book SynopsisReinforce and review pupils' knowledge throughout the Progress in Geography: Key Stage 3 course with this write-in Workbook.- Extend learning beyond lessons: every double-page spread in the Student Book has a corresponding Workbook page about the lesson content- Check and consolidate understanding: Workbook activities ensure that pupils have grasped the key concepts and skills in each lesson- Set meaningful homework tasks: the Workbook exercises are perfect for independent study, enabling students to continue learning at home

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Book SynopsisExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2019 What do you really need to know for the SQA Higher Geography exam?This revision guide covers the essentials in less than 90 pages, so it's perfect for early exam preparation or last-minute revision.- Find key content at your fingertips with quick summaries of the processes, issues and terminology that you need to understand- Get a better grade in your exam with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember- Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and synoptic questions at the end of each section - with answers provided onlineThis book covers all topics except for Energy from the Global Issues component.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment. How to Pass Higher Geography Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes - Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQA Level: GCSESubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Build, practise and improve exam skills throughout your AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography course to boost confidence and grades in the final exams.Suitable for all abilities, this write-in workbook enables students to:- Understand how to approach, plan and structure exam responses, working through activities with step-by-step breakdowns and tips for every question type and every paper - Apply their newly-developed exam skills and existing geographical knowledge to exam-style questions that include mark allocations- Tackle the challenges of high-tariff questions and command words, with guidance and plenty of examples for 'assess', 'evaluate' and 'to what extent' questions- Learn independently at home or in class, using the online answers to check their responses to exam-style questionsTrade ReviewThe fresh, clear layout is very attractive to my students who often start the course feeling overwhelmed. The emphasis on building exam skills is a real strength here with plenty of reflection for improving exam performance. Plenty to stretch the most able along with providing satisfaction for those mastering the basics. Attractive, well laid out book which for those that struggle to find the motivation to even turn a page is essential! -- Secondary Geography Teacher

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Book SynopsisExam board: WJEC and WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSESubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Build, practise and improve exam skills throughout your WJEC / Eduqas A GCSE Geography course to boost confidence and grades in the final exams.Suitable for all abilities, this write-in workbook enables students to:- Understand how to approach, plan and structure exam responses, working through activities with step-by-step breakdowns and tips for every question type and every paper - Apply their newly-developed exam skills and existing geographical knowledge to exam-style questions that include mark allocations - Tackle the challenges of high-tariff questions and command words, with in-depth guidance and plenty of examples for 'how far do you agree' and 'to what extent' questions- Learn independently at home or in class, using the online answers to check their responses to exam-style questionsThis book covers the content of:- 2016 WJEC GCSE (A*-G) Geography specification regulated by Qualifications Wales- 2016 WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography A specification regulated by Ofqual

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Book SynopsisExam board: WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSESubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Build, practise and improve exam skills throughout your WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography B course to boost confidence and grades in the final exams.Suitable for all abilities, this write-in workbook enables students to:- Understand how to approach, plan and structure exam responses, working through activities with step-by-step breakdowns and tips for every question type and every paper - Apply their newly-developed exam skills and existing geographical knowledge to exam-style questions that include mark allocations- Tackle the challenges of high-tariff questions and command words, with in-depth guidance and plenty of examples - Learn independently at home or in class, using the online answers to check their responses to exam-style questions

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 A fully updated, full colour textbook for areas 1 and 2 of SQA Higher Geography, providing a complete guide to all components of the Physical and Human elements of the course. - Blends theoretical content and processes with detailed guidance on practical aspects - Offers regular 'What you need to know' sections, consolidation questions, reflection tasks, key words and definitions, plus Assignment links and ideas for the non-examination sections of the course- Geographical and Mapping Skills are explained and illustrated throughout the text, which also provides: - exam style questions in every chapter - new, contemporary case studies and exemplars - fresh and inspirational examination of well-known geographical themes A companion volume, Higher Geography: Global Issues, provides material for area 3 of the Higher course.

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Book SynopsisExam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS); Summer 2018 (A-level)Confidently prepare for the OCR A-level Geography exams, using consolidation activities and exam-style questions to improve students' geographical understanding, skills and final grade.Based on a review of candidates' performance in the OCR A-level exams, this time-saving Workbook helps students to:- Apply, embed and recap knowledge, with tried-and-tested consolidation activities that put the specification content into context- Develop their exam technique as they work through formal exam-style questions for every question type and topic- Practise and perfect the skills required to tackle questions with challenging command words, including 'examine', 'assess', 'discuss' and 'to what extent'- Revise independently and learn how to write successful responses by consulting the online answers and guidance for each activity and question

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Book Synopsis- Enhance learning with extension activities for both Social Studies and Geography.- Develop independent thought, critical thinking and problem solving with a range of activities including games and quizzes. The Workbook is suitable for Grades 4-9 and can be used alongside the Hodder Education Caribbean School Atlas.

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Book SynopsisExam board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Build, practise and improve exam skills throughout your OCR GCSE (9-1) Geography A course to boost confidence and grades in the final exams.Suitable for all abilities, this write-in workbook enables students to:- Understand how to approach, plan and structure exam responses, working through activities with step-by-step breakdowns and tips for every question type and every paper - Apply their newly-developed exam skills and existing geographical knowledge to exam-style questions that include mark allocations - Tackle the challenges of high-tariff questions and command words, with in-depth guidance and plenty of examples for 'assess', 'evaluate' and 'to what extent' questions- Learn independently at home or in class, using the online answers to check their responses to exam-style questions

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Book SynopsisExam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS); Summer 2018 (A-level)Secure higher marks in Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography coursework, using this step-by-step guide to complete the project with confidence.Providing a clear structure to follow, this write-in workbook contains information and activities that help students to produce a manageable, relevant and interesting independent investigation.- Takes you through every stage of the process, from choosing a topic to conducting research, presenting data and writing up the report- Offers the support that students need to work independently without teacher involvement- Enables students to organise their thinking, record their progress and review their coursework against a self-assessment checklist and example paragraphs- Keeps students on track by breaking the investigation down into chunks, with tasks to undertake at each stage- Increases students' chance of success as they benefit from the expert advice of David Holmes, who has worked closely with exam boards and delivers teacher training on the independent investigation

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS); Summer 2018 (A-level)Secure higher marks in AQA A-level Geography coursework, using this step-by-step guide to complete the project with confidence.Providing a clear structure to follow, this write-in workbook contains information and activities that help students to produce a manageable, relevant and interesting fieldwork investigation.- Takes you through every stage of the process, from choosing a topic to conducting research, presenting data and writing up the report- Offers the support that students need to work independently without teacher involvement- Enables students to organise their thinking, record their progress and review their coursework against a self-assessment checklist and example paragraphs- Keeps students on track by breaking the investigation down into chunks, with tasks to undertake at each stage- Increases students' chance of success as they benefit from the expert advice of David Holmes, who has worked closely with exam boards and delivers teacher training on the fieldwork investigation

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Book SynopsisSyllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE S1-S3: Third and Fourth LevelSubject: GeographyTake your pupils on a journey where they will think, question and explore like geographers, developing their geographical skills, knowledge and understanding throughout S1-S3.Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for Social Studies: People, Place and Environment, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE Geography course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum.- Build understanding of geographical ideas, issues and processes: Clear explanations, diagrams and definitions of key words make the content accessible and engaging for all pupils- Interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical data: Pupils will practise and improve their geographical skills by completing a range of activities that involve maps, photos, graphs and case studies - with answers provided at the back of the book- Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: The content and activities are designed to ensure accessibility for those with low prior attainment, while extension tasks will stretch and challenge higher ability pupils- Effectively check and assess progress: All activities support formative assessment, helping you monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks (with additional assessments and worksheets in the separate Planning & Assessment Pack)- Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: The skills, knowledge and understanding established through the course will set pupils up for success at National 5 and beyond- Deliver the 'responsibility for all' Es and Os: Plenty of activities that address literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills are threaded through the bookTrade ReviewSAGT are delighted to Highly Commend this textbook.It is clear, colourful and well laid out with text, graphs, maps and photos that enhance the text and questions. It has up-to-date Scottish case studies for its Physical and Human Geography chapters. Tasks are varied, interesting and challenging. Pupils are able to use different skills throughout the chapters.The book is enhanced by clear and concise answers for all activities, the larger OS maps and the glossary at the back of the textbook. -- Scottish Association of Geography Teachers

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Book SynopsisEnsure full coverage of the curriculum requirements with an atlas specially created to cover Social Studies, Tourism Education, Geography and History.- Encourage awareness of the region with a specially designed 18-page section of detailed maps of The Bahamas supplemented by up-to-date diagrams, graphs and photographs. Climate, environment, tourism, history, major cities, agriculture, transportation networks and the Family Islands all covered.- Engage students in topical issues with a 14-page Caribbean section that shows The Bahamas in the context of the CARICOM community, focusing on topics that impact all CARICOM citizens including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate, environment and tourism- Introduce a solid foundation in geographical knowledge with detailed maps and facts about all the major countries of the Caribbean.- Secure strong geographical knowledge with comprehensive maps of each of the world's continents plus a World Data section with facts, figures and flags of every country and features on the Solar System, the Seasons and World Organisations.- Ensure ease-of-use with a four-page easy-to-use index with guidance on how to locate places and an introduction to geographical skills showing how to use a map, the importance of scale and how to measure distances.

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Book SynopsisExam board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2017First exam: Summer 2018Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Geography exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and the most popular topics, plus two full practice papers.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (physical environments; human environments; global issues)- Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Geography specification for examination from 2018 onwards.This book covers the following topics:Section 1: Physical Environments:- Landscape Types- WeatherSection 2: Human Environments:- World Population Distribution and Change- Issues in Changing Urban and Rural LandscapesSection 3: Global Issues:- Climate Change- Natural Regions- Environmental Hazards- Trade and Globalisation- Tourism- Health

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