Educational: Study and revision guides

Book SynopsisBond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams. Bond Verbal Reasoning Stretch Practice for ages 8-9 years books are designed to challenge the most able children, covering all the core 11+ question types your child will experience in their actual exam, building their skills and confidence for exam success.

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Book SynopsisBond Get Ready for Secondary School maths has been written to help ease transition from primary school to senior school education. It includes practice and explanations for the key areas of the Key Stage 3 curriculum, together with tests pitched at the level expected, to help familiarise children and prepare them for success.

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Book SynopsisThis Bond 11+ Focus On book develops the skills and understanding for answering the comprehension elements of 11+ exams and SATs. Key features of this book include:• Easy to follow 3-step approach• Essential tips for children and parents• Two pull-out test papers for measuring progressLooking to supercharge your 11+ prep? Pair Bond 11+ books with a subscription to Bond Online Premium or Premium Plus for maximum AI-powered practice! Visit bond11.plus.co.uk/Bond-Online for more information.

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Book SynopsisBoost your SATs preparation with Bond SATs Skills Grammar and Punctuation Workbooks. Developed in line with the National Curriculum, and supported by Bond''s 60 years of experience in helping children succeed, these books are perfect for developing foundational skills in grammar and punctuation. This workbook includes:• 10 units of activities covering the grammar and punctuation elements of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum SATs and the 11+ exam• Information boxes provide essential information on grammar and punctuation to support children with specific questions• Quick quizzes at key points enable children to recap and consolidate learning• A pull-out answer section and scoring on each page allowing children to see how they''re doing• Progress charts to track learning• A list of key words and phrases that children need to be familiar with• Suitable for use at home, in school or by tutorsUse this book for regular grammar and punctuation practice in bite-sized chunks, to highlight strengths and weaknesses, or as homework.

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Book SynopsisBond Skills Grammar and Punctuation for age 9-10 follows on from Bond Skills Grammar and Punctuation for age 8-9, increasing the level of difficulty in grammar and punctuation activities, to ensure progress towards the English language skills expected by the National Curriculum and through selective school testing. Bond brings its 50+ years of experience in helping children to develop the skills they''ll need to succeed to focus on this particular area of the English curriculum, developing confident communicators, becoming increasingly comfortable with the grammar and punctuation rules of the English language.

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Book SynopsisBoost your SATs preparation with Bond SATs Skills Grammar and Punctuation Workbooks. Developed in line with the National Curriculum, and supported by Bond''s 60 years of experience in helping children succeed, these books are perfect for developing foundational skills in grammar and punctuation. This workbook includes:• 10 units of activities covering the grammar and punctuation elements of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum SATs and the 11+ exam• Information boxes provide essential information on grammar and punctuation to support children with specific questions• Quick quizzes at key points enable children to recap and consolidate learning• A pull-out answer section and scoring on each page allowing children to see how they''re doing• Progress charts to track learning• A list of key words and phrases that children need to be familiar with• Suitable for use at home, in school or by tutorsUse this book for regular grammar and punctuation practice in bite-sized chunks, to highlight strengths and weaknesses, or as homework.

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Book SynopsisBoost your SATs preparation with Bond SATs Skills Arithmetic Workbooks. Developed in line with the National Curriculum, and supported by Bond''s 60 years of experience in helping children succeed, these books are perfect for developing foundational skills in maths. This workbook includes:• 10 units of activities covering the arithmetic element of of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum and developing skills for the 11+• A pull-out answer section and scoring on each page allowing children to see how they''re doing• Progress charts to track learning• Helpful hints to maximise learning and enable children to work through the book independently• Word problems at the end of each unit provide the opportunity for children to apply their arithmetic skills through problem solving• A list of key words and phrases that children need to be familiar with• Suitable for use at home, in school or by tutorsUse this book for regular maths practice in bite-sized chunks, to highlight strengths and weaknesses, or as homework.

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Book SynopsisBond Skills Arithmetic for age 10-11 Stretch follows on from Bond Skills Arithmetic for age 8-9, 9-10 and 10-11 years, stretching 10-11 year olds further in these core arithmetic skills to prepare them for success in key exams. Bond brings its 50+ years of experience in helping children to develop the skills needed to succeed. This title focuses on this particular area of the maths curriculum to develop the fluency with arithmetic demanded at higher levels of SATs and for success in the 11+ and Common Entrance tests.

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Book SynopsisThese Bond 11+ CEM 10 Minute Tests are perfect for bite-sized practice for the English and verbal reasoning question types used in the CEM 11+ test and encourage speed and accuracy. Features include:• A combination of multiple-choice tests and 6 standard tests• Provides essential practice of English and verbal reasoning skills including comprehension, cloze exercises, grammar, spelling and vocabulary• Written by an expert 11+ tutor and packed with helpful tips• Answers in a pull-out section that can be easily removed• A puzzles section to keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills• A progress chart at the back of the book to keep track of scores• For children aged 9-10 or in year 5Used in combination with the Bond 11+ English Handbook and Bond 11+ Verbal Reasoning Handbook, CEM Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home.

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Book SynopsisThese Bond 11+ CEM 10 Minute Tests are perfect for bite-sized practice for the English and verbal reasoning question types used in the CEM 11+ test and encourage speed and accuracy. Features include:• A combination of multiple-choice tests and 6 standard tests• Provides essential practice of English and verbal reasoning skills including comprehension, cloze exercises, grammar, spelling and vocabulary• Written by an expert 11+ tutor and packed with helpful tips• Answers in a pull-out section that can be easily removed• A puzzles section to keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills• A progress chart at the back of the book to keep track of scores• For children aged 10-11 or in year 5 or 6Used in combination with the Bond 11+ English Handbook and Bond 11+ Verbal Reasoning Handbook, CEM Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home.

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Book SynopsisBond is the number one provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams. Bond 11+ CEM Maths & Non-verbal Reasoning 10 Minute Tests for 8-9 year olds provides essential bite-size practice in tackling CEM-style maths and non-verbal reasoning questions, setting strong foundations for success in 11+ tests. They include typical question types used in CEM 11+ testing, helping to build skills and confidence for exam success. Additionally, this series comes with puzzle sections to reinforce skills, and a progress chart to encourage and track improvement.

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Book SynopsisThe Bond 11+ Challenge Assessment Papers help to prepare children for more difficult questions and competitive exams, and to improve verbal reasoning exam skills and confidence with questions more advanced than those in the standard Bond 11+ Assessment Papers. Key features indclude:• Stretching 11+ verbal reasoning practice questions• Perfect preparation for the GL Assessment and other 11+ selective school exams• Fully-explained answers in a pull-out section• For children aged 9-10 or in Year 5Looking to supercharge your 11+ prep? Pair Bond 11+ books with a subscription to Bond Online Premium or Premium Plus for maximum AI-powered practice! Visit bond11.plus.co.uk/Bond-Online for more information.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Bond 11+ English 10 Minute Tests now includes fully explained answers in the pull-out centre section. Used with the English 11+ Handbook, Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home. The tests cover all the core 11+ question types that your child will experience in their actual exam. Working through the book helps to target the areas children need more support with and build their skills and confidence. There are also fun puzzles to help keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills. Providing bite-sized practice of key English skills, these age-ranged, essential study guides really help children to succeed. Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Bond 11+ English 10 Minute Tests for 8-9 years now includes fully explained answers in the pull-out centre section. Used with the 11+ English Handbook, Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home. The tests cover all the core 11+ question types that your child will experience in their actual exam. Working through the book helps to target the areas children need more support with and build their skills and confidence. There are also fun puzzles to help keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills. Providing bite-sized practice of key English skills and full answer support, these age-ranged, essential study guides really help children to succeed. Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Bond 11+ Verbal Reasoning 10 Minute Tests for 8-9 years now includes fully explained answers in the pull-out centre section. Used with the 11+ Verbal Reasoning Handbook, Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home. The tests cover all the core 11+ question types that your child will experience in their actual exam. Working through the book helps to target the areas children need more support with and build their skills and confidence. There are also fun puzzles to help keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills. Providing bite-sized practice of key verbal reasoning skills and full answer support, these age-ranged, essential study guides really help children to succeed. Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams.

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Book SynopsisThe Bond 11+ Up to Speed Assessment Papers provide practice for children with less confidence or who are not yet at the level needed in 11+ subjects, or children who would benefit from a gentler start to their preparation for the 11+ and other school entrance exams. Features include:• Questions pitched to reinforce skills and genly raise the challenge level• Covers all the core 11+ English question types your child will experience in their actual exam• Helps to identify areas where children need more support• Practical tips and planning for the next steps to improve exam skills• Fully-explained answers in a pull-out section• For children aged 9-10 or in Year 5Looking to supercharge your 11+ prep? Pair Bond 11+ books with a subscription to Bond Online Premium or Premium Plus for maximum AI-powered practice! Visit bond11.plus.co.uk/Bond-Online for more information.

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Book SynopsisThe Bond 11+ Up to Speed Assessment Papers provide practice for children with less confidence or who are not yet at the level needed in 11+ subjects, or children who would benefit from a gentler start to their preparation for the 11+ and other school entrance exams. Features include:• Questions pitched to reinforce skills and genly raise the challenge level• Covers all the core 11+ Maths question types your child will experience in their actual exam• Helps to identify areas where children need more support• Practical tips and planning for the next steps to improve exam skills• Fully-explained answers in a pull-out section• For children aged 10-11 or in Year 6Looking to supercharge your 11+ prep? Pair Bond 11+ books with a subscription to Bond Online Premium or Premium Plus for maximum AI-powered practice! Visit bond11.plus.co.uk/Bond-Online for more information.

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Book SynopsisBuild students'' confidence and potential for exam success with the practical and visual approach to the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management syllabuses. Packed with key ideas, summarized concepts and practice questions, this guide includes all of the tools needed to flourish in Cambridge exams and beyond. This Revision Guide is part of the most comprehensive resource package for Environmental Management, including a Student Book and Teacher Pack to ensure effective and complete coverage of the Environmental Management course.

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Book SynopsisEasy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text, covering characters, themes, performance, language and contexts. Each workbook also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides advice on assessment and sample student exam answers. This workbook covers Macbeth by William Shakespeare, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSEspecifications.

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for students sitting the higher tier in AQA Biology GCSE, providing supported stretch and challenge. Can be used alongside the Student Book, with topics following the same order. Carefully designed questions help capture important notes as students work through the course. On completion, students have personalised revision notes to get their revision off to positive start. Plenty of practice questions develop skills and deepen understanding of key concepts, while targeted questions specifically focus on the required maths and practical skills. This guide has everything students need to effectively revise for their exams, hone their revision techniques, and approach assessments with confidence.Table of ContentsChapter B1 Cell structure and transport B1.1: The world of the microscope B1.2: Animal and plant cells B1.3: Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells B1.4: Specialisation in animal cells B1.5: Specialisation in plant cells B1.6: Diffusion B1.7: Osmosis B1.8: Osmosis in plants B1.9: Active transport B1.10: Exchaning materials Chapter B2 Cell division B2.1: Cell division B2.2: Growth and differentiation B2.3: Stem cells B2.4: Stem cell dilemmas Chapter B3 Organisation and the digestive systems B3.1: Tissues and organs B3.2: The human digestive system B3.3: The chemistry of food B3.4: Catalysts and enzymes B3.4: Factors affecting enzyme action B3.6: How the digestive system works B3.7: Making digestion efficient Chapter B4 Organising animals and plants B4.1: The blood B4.2: The blood vessels B4.3: The heart B4.4: Helping the heart B4.5: Breathing and gas exchange B4.6: Tissues and organs in plants B4.7: Transport systems in plants B4.8: Evaporation and transpiration B4.9: Factors affecting transpiration Chapter B5 Communicable diseases B5.1: Health and disease B5.2: Pathogens and disease B5.3: Growing bacteria in the lab B5.4: Preventing bacterial growth B5.5: Preventing infections B5.6: Viral diseases B5.7: Bicterial diseases B5.8: Disease caused by fungi and protists B5.9: Human defence responses B5.10: More about plant diseases B5.11: Plant defence responses Chapter B6 Preventing and treating disease B6.1: Vaccination B6.2: Antibiotics and painkillers B6.3: Discovering drugs B6.4: Developing drugs B6.5: Making monoclonal antibodies B6.6: Uses of monoclonal antibodies Chapter B7 Non-communicable diseases B7.1: Non-communicable diseases B7.2: Cancer B7.3: Smoking and risk of disease B7.4: Diet, exercise, and disease B7.5: Alcohol and other carcinogens Chapter B8 Photosynthesis B8.1: Photosynthesis B8.2: The rate of photosynthesis B8.3: How plants use glucose B8.4: Making the most of photosynthesis Chapter B9 Respiration B9.1: Aerobic respiration B9.2: The response to exercise B9.3: Anaerobic respiration B9.4: Metabolism and the liver Chapter B10 The human nervous system B10.1: Principles of homeostasis B10.2: The structure and function of the human nervous system B10.3: Reflex actions B10.4: The brain B10.5: The eye B10.6: Common problems of the eye Chapter B11 Hormonal coordination B11.1: Principles of hormonal control B11.2: The control of blood glucose levels B11.3: Treating diabetes B11.4: The role of negative feedback B11.5: Human reproduction B11.6: Hormones and the menstrual cycle B11.7: The artificial control of fertility B11.8: Infertility treatments B11.9: Plant hormones and responses B11.10: Using plant hormones Chapter B12 Homeostasis in action B12.1: Controlling body temperature B12.2: Removing waste products B12.3: The human kidney B12.4: Dialysis - an artifical kidney B12.5: Kidney transplants Chapter B13 Reproduction B13.1: Types of reproduction B13.2: Cell division in sexual reproduction B13.3: The best of both worlds B13.4: DNA and the genome B13.5: DNA structure and protein synthesis B13.6: Gene expression and mutation B13.7: Inheritance in action B13.8: More about genetics B13.9: Inherited disorders B13.10: Screening for genetic disorders Chapter B14 Variation and evolution B14.1: Variation B14.2: Evolution by natural selection B14.3: Selective breeding B14.4: Genetic engineering B14.5: Cloning B14.6: Adult cell cloning B14.7: Ethics of genetic technologies Chapter B15 Genetics and evolution B15.1: The history of genetics B15.2: Theories of evolution B15.3: Accepting Darwin's ideas B15.4: Evolution and speciation B15.5: Evidence for evolution B15.6: Fossils and extinction B15.7: More about extinction B15.8: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria B15.9: Classification B15.10: New systems of classification Chapter B16 Adaptations, interdependence, and competition B16.1: The importance of communities B16.2: Organisms in their environment B16.3: Distribution and abundance B16.4: Competition in animals B16.5: Competition in plants B16.6: Adapt and survive B16.6: Adaptation in animals B16.7: Adaptation in plants Chapter B17 Organising in ecosystem B17.1: Feeding relationships B17.2: Materials cycling B17.3: The carbon cycle B17.4: Rates of decomposition Chapter B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems B18.1: The human population explosion B18.2: Land and water pollution B18.3: Air pollution B18.4: Deforestation and peat destruction B18.5: Global warming B18.6: The impact of change B18.7: Maintaining biodiversity B18.8: Trophic levels and biomass B18.9: Biomass transfers B18.10: Factors affecting food security B18.11: Making food production efficient B18.12: Sustainable food production

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Book SynopsisTargeted practice specifically for the 10 Required Practicals for AQA GCSE Biology. A variety of practical exam-style questions and terminology in different and unfamiliar contexts build students'' confidence in answering practicals-focused and long-answer questions, and equips students with the skills to secure the 15% practicals requirement. Includes expert hints on tackling the practicals questions and tips on how to translate the skills from familiar to unfamiliar settings, offering the best preparation for GCSE Biology examinations.Answers are available to download from oxfordsecondary.co.uk/required-practicals-answers.Trade ReviewAs a science teacher I find this and the companion volumes an excellent way of ensuring my students are as prepared as they can be for exam questions on the core practicals; this is the most comprehensive resource I have found for this purpose. * 5* Amazon review *Very well set out. Covers all required practicals. Exam style questions with allocated marks for each question. * 5* Amazon review *Really useful for AQA science students. Well written and useful book. * 5* Amazon review *

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Book SynopsisA fantastic aid for GCSE preparation, these revision cards make chemistry crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time.Make chemistry super simple! These handy revision cards condense everything you need to know about GCSE chemistry into bitesize key facts and crystal clear diagrams. Studying for exams has never been so easy. Chemistry is explained in simple, user-friendly language, with colourful illustrations to help you grasp difficult concepts at a glance. Whether you''re catching up on lessons, doing homework, or revising for exams, these super simple cards will make you a chemistry expert in no time.

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Book SynopsisKathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers work within the University of Dundee's Learning Centre and Academic Affairs Office respectively and have each been teaching for over 25 years and now specialize in supporting academic skills across both the arts and sciences.Table of Contents Introduction 1. Succeeding in exams and assessments – understanding the processes involved in revision and exam-sitting 2. Assessment at university - How tests and examinations work 3. Physical and mental preparation – How to gear up for assessment and exam-sitting 4. Your learning personality - How to identify and capitalise on your preferred learning style 5. Studying independently - How to organise yourself and develop good study habits 6. Study buddies - How to work with fellow-students to improve the revision experience 7. Time management - How to balance study, family, work and leisure when studying and revising 8. Creating a revision timetable - How to get yourself organised for exam study 9. Focussing your preparation - How to make full use of learning objectives, past papers and other assessment information 10. Exploiting feedback - How to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work 11. Consolodating your learning - How to revise effectively through active learning 12. Memory tips and techniques - how to develop tools and strategies to help remember information and ideas 13. Dealing positively with stress – How to cope with the pressures of university life 14. Combatting exam nerves - How to reduce anxiety and perform well under pressure 15. Exam strategies - how to ensure you have the appropriate tactics 16. Improving your exam performance - How to avoid common pitfalls 17. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions - How to tackle short-answer formats 18. Numerical questions - How to approach quantitative problems 19. Essay-style assessments - How to maximise your marks 20. Tutorial Assessment – How to make your contribution count 21. Assessments of practical and laboratory work – How to improve your marks References and further reading Glossary

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Book SynopsisJonathan Hancock is a graduate of Oxford University, a double world record breaker and former World Memory Champion, and the author of nine books on memory and learning. His tenth has just been published as part of Hodder's popular Teach Yourself series. He has demonstrated his learning techniques on numerous radio and TV programmes, run memory training courses in business and education, and now works as a teacher in a busy city school. In 2008 he joined forces with The Learning Skills Foundation to become Founder of The Junior Memory Championship, the first national memory competition for primary-school children. He is preparing to launch The Senior Memory Championship. Foreword by Professor Alan Baddeley. With degrees from the Universities of London, Princeton and Cambridge, he is a world authority on human memory. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Advisor to The Learning STable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements How to use this book Your study brain 1 What is memory? 2 How memories are made 3 Switch on your memory 4 The right frame of mind Where study starts 5 Warming up 6 Strategies for success Learn to remember 7 Making memories 8 Telling stories 9 Memory journeys Take it all in 10 Re-learning to read 11 Listen and learn Right shape, right space 12 Getting physical 13 Memory zones Total recall 14 Student survival 15 Memory for exams Further reading

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Book SynopsisJonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area. Table of Contents Introduction 1. The importance of correct citation and referencing – how to understand the conventions of academic writing Key concepts of citation, referencing and plagiarism 2. Facts about plagiarism – how this form of academic dishonesty occurs and how it can be identified. 3. Misconceptions about plagiarism – how this form of academic dishonesty occurs and how it can be identified. 4. Basics of literature searching – how to be aware of the sources of literature. 5. Understanding the structure of text – how to elicit meaning in material for potential citation. 6. Principles and techniques for reporting source material – how to introduce the work of others into your own text. 7. Quoting from source material – how to use extracts from other texts correctly. 8. Summarising and paraphrasing – how to use your own words to express the work of others. A case study of citing and referencing 9. A sample text to demonstrate the conventions in practice – how to complete the process from initial brainstorm to final text. Conventions and terminology of citation and referencing 10. Different practices in citation and referencing – how to observe linguistic, grammatical and notational forms. Five referencing styles 11. American Psychological Association (APA) Style 12. ChicagoStyle 13. Harvard Style 14. Modern Languages Association (MLA) Style 15. VancouverStyle References and further reading Glossary Grammar Toolkit Rules of punctuation Rules of spelling Index

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Book SynopsisJonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Taking on postgraduate studies - preliminary considerations 2. Principles of postgraduateness – how to approach study at this new level Getting started 3. Identifying and framing research questions – how to set targets and formulate hypotheses 4. Writing a proposal or research plan – how to outline your approach to postgraduate study Key research skills 5. Developing as a researcher – appraising your skills and gaining proficiency 6. Planning and time management – how to complete your research and write up on time 7. Information literacy for PhD study – how to find relevant source material 8. Accessing content from the literature - how to read and evaluate research publications 9. Organising research materials – how to collect and file information and details of references Interactions with others during a research programme 10. Student-supervisor relationships – how to make the most of this important collaboration 11. Dealing with the highs and lows of being a postgraduate – how to respond positively to events and feelings 12. Working in a research team – how to balance research cooperation and autonomy 13. Teaching as a postgraduate – how to make the most of opportunities to tutor, demonstrate and lecture 14. Giving a research seminar or paper – how to deliver an effective spoken presentation 15. Preparing and presenting a poster – how to summarise and communicate your findings 16. Being appraised – how to respond to progress monitoring and other feedback on your work Research Methods 17. Critical thinking – how to apply method to arrive at valid, original ideas 18. Arriving at a position and supporting it – how to sift fact and opinion and express your conclusions 19. Research ethics and safety – how to conduct an appropriate, principled and safe investigation 20. Referencing, citing and avoiding plagiarism – how to refer appropriately to the results and ideas of others 21. Interpreting and presenting data – how to understand and produce graphs, tables and basic statistics 22. Aspects of qualitative research – how to obtain and analyse non-numerical information 23. Aspects of quantitative research – how to obtain and analyse numerical data 24. Experiments and field studies – how to design and conduct lab and field investigations Writing up your research 25. Links between research, writing and speaking – how to gain from the interactions between investigation, communication and thought 26. The nature of scholarly writing - how to produce formal writing at PhD level 27. Scholarly writing style – how to construct effective academic text 28. Elements of a thesis – how to write up the different sections 29. Becoming an autonomous writer – how to take control of the writing process 30. Thesis presentation – how to submit your work in the appropriate manner Examination and beyond 31. The PhD viva – how to prepare for and perform in your oral exam 32. Publishing your research – how to write and submit a successful paper 33. After your doctorate – how to make appropriate use of your qualification

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Book SynopsisPrepare for the GL 11+ tests with these authentic multiple-choicetests. This book will help to sharpen skills such as inferencand deduction, which are an essential part of the GL test. The testscontains both fiction and non-fiction comprehension passagesalong with Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation questions.

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Book SynopsisPrepare for the GL 11+ tests with targeted practice and opportunitiesfor children to test their understanding and develop their mathematicalskills. Packed with activities and tests covering mixedproblems, number knowledge and handling data, all of which areessential parts of the GL test.

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Book SynopsisTimes Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts. Times Tables Tests 1 covers the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables and is suitable for pupils in Years 2 and 3.

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Book SynopsisTimes Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts. Times Tables Tests 2 covers times tables up to and including 13 x 13 and is suitable for children in Years 4, 5 and 6.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing comprehensive coverage of key subject areas. Light, Sound & Space covers the following topics: light and sound travel, reflection, shadows, vibration, pitch, volume, the Earth, Sun, Moon and solar system.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding English is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Punctuation meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 English, and covers the following areas: apostrophes, inverted commas, direct speech and dialogue, parenthesis, colons and semicolons.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding English is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Practice contains numerous questions on each of the topics covered by the Understanding English series, to give children the support they need when preparing for the Key Stage 2 tests.

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Book SynopsisMy school diary helps to ensure strong home - school communication and encourages children to take ownership of their work. Diary pages include space for children to record their homework throughout the year and also feature a 'Comments' box, where teachers, parents and carers may share important information for the week.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Multiplication & Division uses the relationship between numeracy and real-life problem solving, to develop both mental and written methods of calculation.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Fractions covers the following areas: comparing and ordering fractions, common denominators, simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Decimals & Percentages meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: ordering, rounding and comparing decimals, estimation, problem solving and converting fractions.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Problem Solving covers the following areas: choosing operations, scaling, time, large numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and the distributive law.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Statistics covers the following topics: bar charts, Venn diagrams, grouped data, averages, timetables, distance charts, scatter graphs, pie charts and misleading statistics.

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Book SynopsisClosely matched to the National Curriculum, the Key Stage 2 Science Revision Guide helps children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the end of key stage tests. Clearly presented examples and colourful illustrations help bring revision to life, while targeted practice questions highlight any gaps in understanding.

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Book SynopsisThe Schofield & Sims Maths Rapid Tests are short, timed tests designed to help speed and fluency in preparation for the 11+ and other school selection tests.

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Book SynopsisThe Schofield & Sims Maths Rapid Tests are short, timed tests designed to help speed and fluency in preparation for the 11+ and other school selection tests.

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