Educational: Study skills

Book SynopsisBrilliant revision strategies for GCSE 9-1 English that really work!Students often tell teacher Mark Roberts that they find it hard to revise for GCSE English. This guide will show you why that is a common misconception, and that all you need is an organised, step-by-step approach to your English revision!Shortlisted for the Education Resources Awards 2021 Discover how to banish ineffective revision and use study skills that will help you to do brilliantly in your exams Understand what really successful students do to help them towards top grades in GCSE English Implement practice methods that actually improve your memoryRead this book to find out more!Chapter 1. Effective revision for English examsChapter 2. Organising your notes and annotationsChapter 3. Memorising quotesChapter 4. Exploding your quotesChapter 5. Building up a bank of killer quotes'Chapter 6. Using context successfullyChapter 7, Improving practice essaysChapter 8. Getting ready for the unseen textsChapter 9. PreparinTrade ReviewHighly recommended study guide – School Reading List: ‘A detailed, structured, and very practical method for tackling GCSE revision – both in the long term from the start of year 9 or 10, and once the final summer term begins in year 11. It doesn’t just tackle the curriculum content – there are sections on study skills organisation, how to memorise quotes, and how to cope with stress. The clear and varied layout, featuring easy to read text, tables, diagrams, bullet points, and endless exam-based examples makes this book a winner. Ideal for pupils who find it difficult to motivate themselves for revision”.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: EnglishSuitable for the 2024 examsComplete coverage of the GCSE grade 9-1 courseRevision that Sticks! Collins AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 Poetry Anthology Power and Conflict Revision Guide uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.This revision guide contains clear and concise revision notes for every topic covered in the curriculum, plus five practice opportunities to ensure the best results.Includes:quick tests to check understandingend-of-topic practice questionstopic review questions later in the bookmixed practice questions at the end of the bookfree Q&A flashcards to download onlinean ebook version of the revision guide

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: English LiteratureSuitable for the 2023 examsEverything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guideOur Macbeth Snap Revision Text Guide has everything you need to score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam right at your fingertips! Revise Macbeth by William Shakespeare in a snap with this handy guide.Refresh your knowledge of the plot, context, characters and themesPick up top tips to ace your AQA examPlenty of practice questions included in every sectionPacked with every quote and extract you needExamples of how to plan and write your essay responsesQR codes link directly to online videos providing further analysis of the text

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Book SynopsisThis book contains dyslexia-friendly practical activities and ideas that can be readily accessed by parents of dyslexic children and teens, to support their learning in ways that work for them. It includes 70 activities to boost dyslexic learners' reading, writing, spelling and executive functioning, as well as aspects which are often overlooked, such as emotional wellbeing, memory and social communication, which are fundamental to self-esteem and positive education experiences.The authors, experienced practitioners in this field, equip parents to support and monitor their child's progress and work through the activities together. Accessible, motivating and engaging, this is an essential tool for supporting dyslexic students of all ages.Trade ReviewPractical Ideas and Activities for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens is immediately useful for any parents with dyslexic kids and teens and actually would also be useful for most schools to have too. You can see it has been written by authors with extensive first-hand knowledge and experience.Packed with an easy-to-read style with imaginative ideas to engage each young person. Many require few resources or any expensive kit. It is a sure-fire winner. -- Professor Amanda Kirby, parent of dyslexic children and chair of The ADHD FoundationThis book clearly outlines specific strategies that can be used in the classroom and at home to successfully support children who experience the challenges of dyslexia. As a parent and educator, I found the book to be extremely helpful in answering my questions while also providing fun and exciting ways to help my child feel more successful when reading and writing. -- Alysha Philip, Vice Principal, Teacher and ParentWritten by experienced practitioners, this book offers 70 parent friendly and highly engaging activities to support primary and secondary age students with dyslexia in an era of increased emphasis on home tutoring and remote learning. Structured but also accessible, there are clear explanations of why the activity is important and how to carry it out. It helpfully covers not just literacy skills but also provides activities that promote neglected but important domains such as motivation, resilience and executive skills. -- Dr Valerie Muter, Consultant Paediatric NeuropsychologistA book for children at all levels. If they're really struggling, look for the nuggets in here to help them progress. If they don't want to work, here are ways to turn work into fun. If they're enthusiastic learners, read about how you can help them flourish. And if they can never remember their PE kit - there are plenty of ideas for that too. -- Margaret Rooke, Author, Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)Table of Contents1. About Dyslexia2. Reading3. Writing4. Spelling5. Social/Emotional6. Executive Functioning7. Learning Skills

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Grade 9-1Subject: English LiteratureSuitable for the 2023 examsEverything you need to revise for GCSE 9-1 power and conflictNeed extra help with the Power & Conflict AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 Poetry Anthology ahead of the exam? Revise tricky topics in a snap with this handy Snap Revision Guide. Includes all 15 Power & Conflict poems, like The Prelude by William Wordsworth and War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy, along with detailed analysis. Revise and review your understanding of the poems, themes, context, poetic voice and structure with easy-to-read sections on key quotations, additional context, sample analysis and quick tests Advice on how to come up with ideas and structure a comparison of two poems Loads of top tips throughout Score top marks on your AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam with assessment objectives, Grade 5 and Grade 7 annotated answers and exam-style practice questions QR codes link directly to online videos providing further analysis of

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Book SynopsisThis concise, no-nonsense guide shows students how to adopt a critical approach in order to unlock their academic potential. It explains:- what ''getting critical'' means- why students need to adopt a critical approach- how students can integrate critical analysis into their research, reading and writingEach succinct chapter is visually engaging and informative, and includes plenty of snippets of real students'' work to show readers what good critical writing looks like. This 3rd edition has been updated throughout, and now contains new chapters on getting critical with numbers and critical appraisal, fresh examples from a wider range of assignments and more STEM examples.Getting Critical is an invaluable resource for all students who are required to write essays, reports and other pieces of extended writing as part of their course. It is also an ideal text to be used in conjunction with study skills programmes and critical thiTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART 1: GETTING A CRITICAL MINDSET 1. Getting strategic 2. Getting critical with assessment 3. The stairway to critical thinking PART 2: GETTING CRITICAL IN RESEARCH AND READING 4. A critical approach to reading lists 5. A critical search online 6. But is it any use? Evaluating your sources 7. Getting critical with numbers Catrin Radcliffe, UK 8. To read or not to read? A critical decision 9. A strategic approach to reading 10. Critical reading and critical appraisal PART 3: GETTING CRITICAL IN WRITING 11. Answer the question! 12. Writing paragraphs: a critical skill 13. Writing for a critical reader PART 4: CRITICAL STEPS 14. Using frameworks for critical analysis 15. Stepping up the stairway to critical thinking Conclusion References Useful sources Index

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Book SynopsisExam Board: Edexcel, AQA, OCR & WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE 9-1Subject: EnglishSuitable for the 2025 examsComplete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 examsRevision that Sticks! Collins GCSE 9-1 English Language and Literature Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!With clear and concise revision for every topic, plus seven practice opportunities, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.Includes:quick tests as you goend-of-topic practice questionstopic review questions later in the bookmixed practice questions at the end of the bookmore topic-by-topic practice in the workbooka complete exam-style paperfree Q&A flashcards to download onlinefree ebook version

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type An information book.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking, listening, and writing.Curriculum links PE: Invasion games.This title is paired with a story at the same level: Spider's Big Match by Alan Durant.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: SpellingTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 5 Spelling workbook is designed to improve spelling skills. This book contains fun and varied practice activities to develop understanding of spelling rules and fluency in applying them.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 5. We've got a Year 5 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201678) available as well.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS3Subject: Maths (Standard)Complete coverage of the KS3 Maths courseClear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic: quick tests to check understanding end of topic practice questions topic review questions later in book mixed practice questions at end of book free Q&A flash cards and audio to download online at collins.co.uk/pages/key-stage-3-flashcards-and-audiomore topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the workbook sectionLooking for more study resources for Key Stage 3? Try our KS3 Maths Workbooks for Year 7 (9780007562664), Year 8 (9780007562671) and Year 9 (9780007562688) and (Standard) All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562770).

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: MathsCovering everything children need to know for KS1When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins KS1 Maths Study Book contains clear and accessible explanations of every topic with lots of practice opportunities throughout. Using five spaced practice opportunities and a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book helps to improve Maths performance. Practice questions are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty to start, then they're mixed at the end of the book for varied revision. Quick tests throughout allow children to test their understanding along the way, while review questions later in the guide allow children to refresh their knowledge. Also included are free downloadable flash cards which are brilliant to use in the classroom or at home. For extra Key Stage 1 Maths practice, try our Practice Workbook (9780008112745).

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: EnglishSuitable for 2024 SATsPractice questions covering all KS2 topicsWhen it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins KS2 English SATs Practice Workbook contains practice questions for every topic. Based on research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this book works to improve English SATs performance. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check pupil's understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every pupil is prepared ahead of the Key Stage 2 SATs. For extra KS2 English SATs practice, try our Revision Guide (9780008112752).

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: A-Level Level 3Subject: MathsSuitable for the 2024 examsPractice and pass your Core Maths exam in a week with this 7 day revision planLeft your AQA Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies revision to the last minute? Don't panic! Revise and prepare for your exam in just one week using this effective, concise and manageable revision guide.A revision planner that breaks all the essential topics down into a manageable 7-day programmeConcise explanations ensure topics can easily be covered in no more than 60 minutesSummary boxes provide a final recap of the key pointsQuick test questions to check recall and understandingExam-style questions for exam preparationPreviously published as Letts.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: MathsSuitable for 2024 SATsRealistic SATs practice in bite-sized chunksAce your KS2 Maths Reasoning SAT with just 10 minutes of practice at a time.Getting ready for SATs? Try this book containing 14 short 10-minute practice tests to really prepare yourself for the reasoning papers. Get practising with short practice tests Know what to expect with tons of SATs-style questions Track your progress with the handy score chart Find the answers at the back no peeking!Previously published as Letts.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS3Subject: ScienceIdeal KS3 practice in handy revision cardsWhat can you remember? Test your KS3 Science knowledge!Revise, practise and test yourself on every topic. Mix them up to revise and test yourself on the go. 100 topic-based KS3 revision cards How to Use cards include revision tips and games Revise cards: recap key facts Memorise cards: learn important terms and definitions Test cards: quick-fire questionsRevision cards also available for GCSE Biology (9780008353896), Chemistry (9780008353902), Physics (9780008353919), Combined Science Trilogy (9780008353926)

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Book SynopsisAre you about to start your dissertation in education? Not sure what methods to use? Providing you with an invaluable starting point, this book gives practical information about a variety of research methods, including their pros and cons, things you need to consider before using each method and crucially, what they are not suitable for. It looks at the most commonly used methods as well as some you might not have come across before. Each chapter features examples and activities, and will help you answer these questions:- What can this method tell me?- When might I use it?- What ethical issues do I need to consider?- What is the key terminology I need to know?- How can I design a dissertation project with this method?- How do I analyse my data?- What is this method not suitable for? Written in uncomplicated language, it is a student-friendly resource to dip into, with links to further reading for more in-depth exploration of any particular method.Trade ReviewAccessible, clear and engaging – what an excellent resource for anyone embarking upon an undergraduate dissertation in education! The helpful structure and strong navigation facilitate efficient identification of relevant material for the reader. * Nick Gee, Dean of Faculty, Bishop Grosseteste University, UK *Full of helpful advice, tips, and guidance about different research methods and approaches, this book is an invaluable resource for students embarking on their dissertations. * Robert Lawson, Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, Birmingham City University, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction: How to Use this Book, Abigail Parrish (University of Sheffield, UK) and Ghazal Shaikh (University of Sindh, Pakistan) Part I: Commonly Used Methods 1. Interviews, Ghazal Shaikh (University of Sindh, Pakistan) 2. Focus groups, Elizabeth Bailey (University of Lincoln, UK) 3. Questionnaires, Abigail Parrish (University of Sheffield, UK) 4. Observations, Géraldine Bengsch (King's College London, UK) Part II: Further Qualitative Methods 5. Document Analysis, Sheikha Al Sheyadi (Oman Tourism College, Oman) 6. Discourse Analysis, Asadullah Lashari (University of Sindh, Pakistan) 7. Ethnography, Ambreen Shahriar and Asadullah Lashari (University of Sindh, Pakistan) 8. Netnography, Kevin McLaughlin (Bishop Grosseteste University, UK) 9. Visual Data, Jayme Scally (University of Hawai’i at Manoa, USA) 10. Think-aloud Protocols Hassan Syed (Sukkur IBA University, Pakistan) Part III: Further Quantitative Methods 11. Reaction time Methods, Jelena O’Reilly (University of York, UK) 12. Experimental Designs, Verónica García Castro (University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica) References Index

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Book Synopsis Exam Board: CEM Level & Subject: 11+ Verbal Reasoning Vocabulary Suitable for the 2024 tests Give your results a boost using 11+ targeted practice questions Boost your child’s 11 Plus test performance using Collins 11+ Practice Workbooks. 32 practice tests are focused on building vocabulary skills ahead of the 2023 CEM Verbal Reasoning 11+ test Tests focus on synonyms, antonyms and associated words Children will practise answering challenging 11 Plus problem solving questions under timed conditions, just like the real thing Helpful tips throughout are designed to improve exam performance and time management A score sheet is provided to track results over multiple attempts Answers are included to help check progress Guidance for parents available to help you support your child and ensure success For more in the Collins 11+ CEM range, try our Targeted Practice Workbooks for Problem Solving (9781844199228), Arithmetic (9781844199211), Cloze (9781844199006) and Comprehension (9781844199013). Previously published as Letts

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Book SynopsisIntroduces various components of information-seeking process. This book focuses on basic concepts, strategies, tools, and tactics for research - in both electronic and print formats. It shows how to avoid plagiarism.Trade Review"George (reference, Princeton Univ. Lib.) has created a research guide for undergraduates. While the focus is on library research, George also briefly covers other methods of research students will encounter in college, such as experimental, field, and observational. The author makes excellent use of checklists and charts, along with 15 'Mary's Maxims' (e.g., 'Don't Settle for What's Handy') to highlight the steps students should take in the research process, as well as explaining important key research terms and how to evaluate sources. The book includes four appendixes, two of which, 'Research Timelines' and 'Questions To Ask Your Instructor,' would be extremely useful for students who are feeling overwhelmed by the research process. While aimed toward students, especially those inexperienced in the research process, the book would also be helpful for any librarians teaching introduction to research courses at their institutions. Recommended for high school and college libraries."--Julie Elliott, Library Journal "Diving into research can be a daunting task, whether the quest for information is conducted by a first-year undergraduate or an experienced graduate student. Realizing that professors may assume a higher level of research proficiency in their students than exists in reality, George offers a fresh, comprehensive, enjoyable discussion for readers of all levels and abilities... Engaging in successful research may be difficult for a novice, but readers of this work will possess a new confidence as they work through their undergraduate or graduate coursework."--C.D. Vidas, Choice "Mary W. George has succeeded at describing the elements of library research in this monograph. She avoids overwhelming the reader with a list of specific titles to consult in each area of research, and instead encourages beginning researchers to dive into the process, take good notes, and produce a well-researched project. Overall, this book is a well-written and well-organized guide for how to turn curiosity into research and learning."--Margie Ruppel, Journal of Academic Librarianship "Written with the student in mind, this volume covers the basic steps involved in library research and will prove to be an excellent resource for both teacher and student. The teacher, whose responsibility it is to provide consistent direction and research evaluation will particularly find this volume a useful tool. The introduction is clearly written and in an instructional style beneficial to both teacher and student... Coupled with a glossary of library research terms, a selected bibliography, and a useful index, this volume will prove a valuable tool for educators for many years."--Joseph P. Hester, American Reference Books AnnualTable of ContentsPreface xi Chapter 1: Introduction to Research as Inquiry 1 Chapter 2: From Research Assignment to Research Plan 14 Chapter 3: Strategy and Tools for Discovery 64 Chapter 4: The Fine Art of Finding Sources 90 Chapter 5: Insight, Evaluation, Argument, and Beyond 126 Appendix A: Good Habits, Helpful Hints, and Wrong Assumptions 145 Appendix B: Mary's Maxims Compiled 147 Appendix C: Research Timelines 149 Appendix D: Questions to Ask Your Instructor 161 Appendix E: Research Appointment Worksheet 163 Glossary of Library Research Terms 165 Selected Bibliography 191 Index 195

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