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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2).Each reader includes:Audio with a reading of the adapted storyHelpful notes on charactersCultural and historical notes relevant to the plotA glossary of the more difficult wordsRoger Ackroyd is a man who knows too much.He knows the woman he loved poisoned her first husband. He knows someone was blackmailing her and now he knows she killed herself.When Roger Ackroyd is found murdered, the famous Belgiandetective, Hercule Poirot, is called in to find out who the killer is.Trade Review‘As a teacher using the Amazing People ELT Readers in an Extensive Reading Project, I’m as happy as my students are: motivating topics/real people, interesting facts and a great alternative to Graded Reader fiction. Having said that, the same class is also reading books from the Agatha Christie series, and enjoying them very much. Their Reading Diaries are full of questions, speculation about who-dunnit and comments about “unputdownability”. The buzz in the classroom when we’re swopping books is tangible.’Hania Bociek, Zürich, Switzerland

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Book SynopsisThe latest title in this well-known series, 101 Multi Skill Sports Games is packed with tried and tested drills to teach, test and improve sports skills for children and young adults aged 516.Fun, educational and challenging, each session contains information on equipment needed, space required and how to organise the players.Ideal for teachers or coaches who are looking for a fully planned session, this contains everything you need to build up the skills of young players and ensure they have fun and remain safe.Trade ReviewIdeal for teachers and coaches looking for a planned session, this clever guide contains everything to build up the skills of young players and ensure they have fun. * School Sport *Table of ContentsAbout Foundation Football Acknowledgements Introduction The 101 Sessions

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Book SynopsisAre you comfortable writing English in the classroom but nervous about writing in the real world?To write confidently in English you need to practise different styles of written English.Collins Writing helps you recognize different styles and choose the right language to get your message across. The twenty units focus on a wide variety of texts so that you can feel just as comfortable writing a postcard or using social media online.Learn to write as fluently as you speak, use the right tone, and use persuasive language to get the response you need.Featured writing styles include:online reviewstweetsinstant messagingthank you lettersemailsjob applicationsCollins Writing is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).Trade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’ About English for Life: Writing:‘…the authors first cover social texts, such as emails and messaging, then exchanging information. This is followed by more formal texts including articles, essays and letters of complaint.’ Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisTreasure House Handwriting is a whole-school programme designed to support children in developing a clear and fluent style of writing. Using precursive and cursive handwriting styles, the programme progresses from introducing the movements and patterns needed to form letters, through to the development of a personal style.Linked closely to the National Curriculum, this workbook provides more intense teaching strategies and practice for the first term of formal tuition.Each individual letter shape and movement is taught with a lead-in and a lead-out stroke beginning from the writing line.To provide extra practice in the transition from precursive to cursive letters, an extra section has been included to link the development of a cursive hand to the introduction of spelling patterns.

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Book SynopsisEnsure top marks and complete coverage for the new Edexcel International Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) (9-1) with Collins' fully revised and updated resources. Provide rigour with thousands of tried and tested questions using international content and levels clearly labelled to aid transition from Foundation to Higher.Endorsed by EdexcelEnsure students are fully prepared for their exams with extensive differentiated practice exercises, detailed worked examples and International GCSE past paper questions.Stretch and challenge students with supplementary content for Higher level examinations and extension level questions highlighted on the page.Emphasise the relevance of maths with features such as ''Why this chapter matters'' which show its role in everyday life or historical development.Develop problem solving with questions that require students to apply their skills, often in real life, international contexts.Enable students to see what level they are working

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Book SynopsisHelp your students develop the skills and understanding to succeed in IGCSE Literature in English. The Student Book provides an ideal companion to the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (91) course for first examination in 2020, giving students the tools they need to tackle their own set texts in depth and tackle examinations with confidence.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: IGCSE Literature in English (0475), IGCSE (91) Literature in English (0992)First teaching: September 2018 First examination: June 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.Build the fundamental skills and understanding: The first part of the book introduces the essential skills, concepts and terminology. The second part of the book shows students how to apply these skills to poetry, prose and drama.Help all students make good progress. Chapters move from teaching the underlying skills and concepts to asking students to apply them in passage-based, discu

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Book SynopsisSpark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the Thinking and Working Scientifically' strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas.For each Workbook at Stages 1 to 6, we offer:A write-in Workbook linked to the Student's BookNew language development activities help build science vocabularyEarth and Space content covers the new curriculum frameworkThinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skillsActively learn through practical activities that don't require specialist equipment or labsScaffolding allows students of varying abilitie

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Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSETM Combined Science provides full coverage of all core and supplement topics in the revised syllabus. Carefully developed features including plentiful questions, worked examples, key terms and more allow students to build firm scientific knowledge, develop practical skills and approach exams with confidence.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2025Full coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science syllabus (0653) for examination from 2025All extended material covered and clearly differentiatedWritten by experienced authors who are specialists in their fieldPacked with questions throughout to check understanding and confirm knowledgeWorked examples provide support and scaffoldingKey terms and end of topic checklists allow students to check their progressInvestigative tasks develop students' practical science skillsPractice questions with example answers and comments help students learn how to answer questions well and hon

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Book SynopsisBrilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension (3rd edition) is a 6-book series containing engaging, enjoyable texts and activities to help primary school children to develop their reading comprehension skills and foster a love of reading. The Year 1 book begins with simple picture comprehension passages. The passages gradually increase in difficulty as you progress through the book and through the series, encouraging children to develop their ability to read for meaning and use a range of strategies to engage with the text. Throughout the series, pupils are exposed to a range of genres, from newspaper articles and descriptive reports, to plays, stories and poems. Over a third new passages in the 3rd edition are new, including many new non-fiction pieces linked to the history curriculum. The questions for all the passages have been completely rewritten, to link more closely to the r

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated to address how we understand kids with learning difficulties as well as changes in education today, this is the definitive guide to meeting the needs of students with learning difficulties in all classrooms. This third edition of Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom provides information on integrated learning, problem solving, and critical thinking. In line with 21st-century skills it reflects the use of technology and schoolwide cluster grouping in support of all students and includes proven, practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. Sidebars throughout highlight special information for working with students on the autism spectrum; "tech tips" describe technologies that are especially useful for kids with LD. Digital content includes all of the book's customizable forms, additional content organization charts, and a PDF presentation for book study groups and professional development.

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Book SynopsisAngela Lord invites readers to develop their own colour insights with materials and techniques, exploring colours, painting rainbows, colour clashes, complementary colours, after-images, painting the colour circle and complementary colours, enhancing colours, a new colour circle, the interplay of light and dark, sunrise and sunset, colour dynamics and composition, an overview of colour through history, watercolour painting and the Steiner Waldorf curriculum, resources, glossary and references.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to sound more like a native speaker of English?You need the key phrases and the conversational tools native speakers use to get their message across.Collins Speaking will help you become a confident and fluent speaker of English by choosing the right words, pronunciation and tone. Learn how to start up conversations, keep conversations going and deal with difficult situations.Includes practice on:starting conversationsinterruptingmaking suggestionsgiving and receiving complimentsasking for and giving opinionssaying no politelyCollins Speaking is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).Trade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’ About English for Life: Speaking:‘…gets to the core of what is required to communicate appropriately (…) Particularly useful are the cultural notes and related tasks’. Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisA workbook that introduces the most frequently used phrasal verbs in English and shows you how to use them effectively.Collins Work on your Phrasal Verbs is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of phrasal verbs they know and be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of phrasal verbs and clear examples of when and how to use them. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will be able to remember and use what they have learnt in their written and spoken English.Collins Work on your Phrasal Verbs features the 400 most commonly used phrasal verbs, which have been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of usage in context, and is ideal for use alongside a phrasal verbs dictionary such as the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary.Focuses on the 400 most commonly used phrasal verbsTwenty five 4-page units with clear presentatTrade Review“I like the topics and therefore decided to try some of these out on my learners. Sometimes they found the meaning part to be a little hard to understand. But after putting that together with the examples, they were confident that they did understand it. After going through all of the phrasal verbs on the double page and having them come up with their own examples we went on to the exercises. There is a variety of types of tasks to do and my learners found them to be challenging in a motivating way and fun. In the end, they were happy with the exercises and felt they had a better command of the phrasal verbs we had talked about.”Tanya Weindler, ELTAU newsletter, March 2016

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Book SynopsisSpark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the Thinking and Working Scientifically' strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas.For each Student's Book at Stages 1 to 6, we offer:A full colour and highly illustrated Student's BookPhoto-rich spreads show that science is real' and puts it into contextEarth and Space content covers the new curriculum frameworkThinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skillsActively learn through practical activities that don't require specialist equipment or labsScaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectivesSupports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skillsProvides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Non-fiction contains 12 high quality authentic non-fiction passages and is perfect for developing reading strategies as children move through Key Stage 2.Each of the 12 high quality non-fiction extracts is accompanied by eight sets of questions based on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Reading Content Domains and National Curriculum. This book provides opportunities to tackle more complex vocabulary, explore how authors use language to impact their readers and develop endurance for longer passages. The clear structure and the author''s passion for teaching pupils to read critically make Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Non-fiction invaluable for everyone working with pupils in Years 3 and 4.Support for teachers and parents is built in with guidance for how to teach the different question types, plus suggestions for embedding these texts in the wider English curriculum. This series is suitable for new and recently qualified teachers as well as those who are more experienced and wanting to expand the range of texts they use.If you''re looking for a comprehensive resource to enhance reading provision and teaching in your classroom or to support home education, this is exactly what you need. Look for other books in the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.The titles and themes of the articles in this book are: Dog Training (Relationships, pets, skills) Shooting for the Olympics (Women''s football, Summer Olympics) Fruit Crumble (Recipe, healthy eating, instructions) The Brains Behind Legoland''s Bricks (Jobs, Lego, biography) Paddle Boarding (Sport, leisure, PSHE) The Secrets of Sleep (Health, well-being, PSHE) Are Video Games Good for Us (Video games, mental health, PSHE) Look After Yourself Online (Internet safety, PSHE) Dino Giant Stuns Scientists (Dinosaurs, archaeology) Mount Etna''s Spectacular Show (Geography, volcanoes) A Human Home Amongst the Stars (Space, science, STEM, biography) Is This the World''s Smallest Reptile? (Science, animals, rainforests, environment, conservation)

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Book SynopsisThis book provides your child with a whole year of ready to go activitiesand support on key Mathematics topics which will be beingtaught in school from 2014. *Workbooks for home learning or classroompractice *Linked website with additional activities, answersand support for parents. *Developed by teachers.

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Book SynopsisPrimary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers engaging lessons, activities and games for kids.The primary class teacher''s simple answer to ''how do I teach music?'' is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014.This new edition offers: 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11 Great songs and stories Visuals and movies Music from around the world and across history New links to every subject Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern IrelandFully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

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Book SynopsisCollins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.Each lesson is based on a big idea', providing an engaging, exciting theme which is anchored in a real-life international context. Activities, exercises and investigations provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding of the mathematics they are learning. The course develops learners' Thinking and Working Mathematically skills and offers opportunities for group and individual learning. The series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework (0096) from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment I

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Book SynopsisThis book provides your child with a whole year of ready to go activitiesand support on key Mathematics topics which will be beingtaught in school from 2014. *Workbooks for home learning or classroompractice *Linked website with additional activities, answersand support for parents. *Developed by teachers.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of words to learn and rememberCollins Work on your Vocabulary Advanced (C1) is a new practice book that covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Advanced level (CEF level C1).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English vocabulary. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The vocabulary covered in Collins Work on your Vocabulary Advanced (C1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your VTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisSpark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the Thinking and Working Scientifically' strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas.For each Student's Book at Stages 1 to 6, we offer:A full colour and highly illustrated Student's BookPhoto-rich spreads show that science is real' and puts it into contextEarth and Space content covers the new curriculum frameworkThinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skillsActively learn through practical activities that don't require specialist equipment or labsScaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectivesSupports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skillsProvides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.

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Book SynopsisDevelop key speaking skills and become more confident when speaking in English.To improve your speaking skills you need to learn how to get your message across in the right way and make sure people understand what you say. With Collins Speaking (A2) you will learn what to say and how to say it, by practising the right words, phrases and pronunciation.Includes practice on: meeting new people buying and ordering things speaking on the phone apologizing asking for and giving opinions making a complaint agreeing and disagreeing Twenty units with a clear design in full colour.Downloadable audio recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world.Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific speaking skills.Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary.Answer key.Collins Speaking (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable forTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life (B1+) series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series … excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher … work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner …’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisTreasure House Spelling Skills Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11 offering complete coverage of the 2014 National Curriculum.Treasure House Spelling Skills Pupil Book 6: has 20 units is directly matched to the 2014 National Curriculum explains each spelling rule clearly and simply, followed by a set of carefully tailored questions allows practice of all the skills covered in the KS2 grammar, punctuation and spelling test when used alongside Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills Pupil Book 6 ensures pupils will master all appropriate language skills provides regular progress checks with 3 review units.This pupil book can be used with Treasure House Spelling Skills Teacher's Guide 6 and activities on Collins Connect for a complete spelling programme.

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Book SynopsisSpark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the Thinking and Working Scientifically' strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas.For each Student's Book at Stages 1 to 6, we offer:A full colour and highly illustrated Student's BookPhoto-rich spreads show that science is real' and puts it into contextEarth and Space content covers the new curriculum frameworkThinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skillsActively learn through practical activities that don't require specialist equipment or labsScaffolding allows students of va

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Book SynopsisThe Primary Maths for Scotland Practice Workbooks are clear and simple with a focus on developing conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. They cover the entire first level mathematics Curriculum for Excellence in an easy-to-use set of workbooks which can fit in with teacher's existing planning, resources and scheme of work.Primary Maths for Scotland 1A Practice Workbook 2 is the second in a series of six write-in Practice Workbooks for first level. This Workbook contains additional practice and consolidation for pupils and can be used alongside Textbook 1A or independently.This book:Provides additional intelligent practice to embed learning.Gives teachers high quality questions to set as and when they see fit.Supports the mastery approach to have all children working on the same topic at the same time.Allows flexibility for children working at different levels within a topic, by providing support and extension practice where required.Includes a range of questions are pro

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Book SynopsisGraphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol specially written to support special educational needs (SEN) and lower ability students.This Graphic Revision Guide for Charles Dickens'' A Christmas Carol makes studying or revising this classic book easy. Suitable for all GCSE English Literature examinations. Brilliant Publications'' Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol has been specially written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or special educational needs (SEN). It contains teaching resources especially tailored to strengthen the student''s understanding of plot, characters, quotes, themes and more.The book brings an element of fun and informality to the study of this classic GCSE text, repackaging large amounts of complex information in an engaging and simple manner. Studying the sheets doesn''t seem like reading or working, yet having these gra

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Book Synopsis`Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! - I have as much soul as you, - and full as much heart!'Trade Review“The new Collins Classroom Classic editions are perfect for schools – clear text, bright covers, a good size for pockets and bags, and a great price that makes buying new class or cohort sets very attractive in these budget-conscious times.” de Stafford School

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Book SynopsisAll the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification.With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools), you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains:8 complete practice tests, fully updated for the revised 2020 exam specificationAnswer keys and model answersAdditional practice by topic more sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paperDownloadable audio and audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking papersVisual materials for the Speaking paper, plus model answersA mini-dictionary of difficult words from the tests, taken from our COBUILD dictionariesWith Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary for Schools, students will know what to expect from the real test:Material and layout has been carefully prepared to replicate the real testIntroduction contains a full guide to the different secti

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Book SynopsisInspire and engage your students with this Lower Secondary Science course from Collins offering comprehensive coverage of the new curriculum framework including suggested practical investigations and Thinking and Working Scientifically skills.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of exercises to get you to the next levelCollins Work on your Grammar Advanced (C1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Advanced level (CEF level C1).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar Advanced (C1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar AdvTrade Review.

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Book Synopsis...reading this book made me want to get back into the classroom and there can be no higher praise for a book about teaching.' Pie Corbett, English educational trainer, writer, author, and poet; developer of Talk for Writing. From the Introduction.How children engage with reading and writing is a hot topic. There is no one size fits all' best way. However, Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education offers a holistic, active and creative approach based on the foundation of children's rich spoken language development. The child discovers their own voice through movement, form drawing and storytelling. The magic of the alphabet is invoked in sound, story and image. Children tell stories and then write them down, which leads organically into reading.How to teach writing and reading using Steiner/Waldorf principles and methods.Draws on Waldorf pedagogy, best practice mainstream primary methods, and specialist dyslexia techniques.Gives teachers the theory to introduce literacy with confidence.Tried and tested easy-to-use lesson plans with assessment & feedback tips, movement, games, and activities.Includes drawings, photos, diagrams, and examples of children's work.Comprehensive glossary, appendices, bibliography, index, word lists, and suggested stories.This theory and practice-based Waldorf book gives the foundations for creative literacy and teaching children how to write and read in Classes 1 and 2, or UK Years 2 and 3. It explores how Steiner/ Waldorf pedagogy dovetails with mainstream primary approaches and specialist dyslexia-friendly methods.

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Children are naturally drawn to making marks. Long before they pick up a pencil or a paintbrush, they will experiment with making marks using hands, fingers, feet etc. as well as various found objects that they come across in day-to-day life. For children to become really confident and secure mark makers we need to provide them with lots of different opportunities with a variety of exciting mark making resources in many different contexts. Alistair Bryce-Clegg has collected together a whole host of ideas for different mark making utensils, as well as exploring numerous substances and surfaces that children can make marks on. Some of the ideas will support children to create their own ''masterpieces'' while others will encourage them to make marks with other children in a group. As with all Alistair''s ideas, ''engaging children'' comes top of his list as when children are engaged they make the biggest steps forward on the road to writing and have the most fun!

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Book SynopsisCollins Explore English is a 6-level course which provides full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0057) from 2020. With a magazine-style Student's Resource Book, comprehensive Student's Coursebook, and supportive Teacher's Guide, it offers clear progression within and across levels.Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this innovative course has been designed to encourage maximum enjoyment and engagement by young learners, providing them with a fun and colourful Resource Book packed full of texts and illustrations to stimulate language learning. The corresponding Student's Coursebook contains the activities relating to this input material. The Student's Resource Book and Student's Coursebook are used together to provide the full learning package for the student.The Student's Resource Books are visually appealing, with a magazine look and feel, and include a range of carefully selected fiction and non-fiction reading t

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Book SynopsisCollins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.Each lesson is based on a big idea', providing an engaging, exciting theme which is anchored in a real-life international context. Activities, exercises and investigations provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding of the mathematics they are learning. The course develops learners' Thinking and Working Mathematically skills and offers opportunities for group and individual learning. The series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework (0096) from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0096 from 2020.

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Book SynopsisDeliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils' knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History.Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on medieval world history. Spark pupils' curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.Ignite an interest in medieval history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary peopleHelp all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understandingBuild secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd editionSupport pupils' long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and datesPut knowledge into context with a full timeline coTrade ReviewPraise for the 1st editions: “The Knowing History textbooks have been a valuable resource to improve my own teaching of the subject. The books are well-written, and the accompanying teacher resources are excellent. Their use has massively improved my student's writing and historical comprehension. It is the best KS3 textbook I have come across.” Rob Law, Head of History at Saint Martins' Catholic Academy “The Knowing History series has been a great help to the department. It has allowed for a much more consistent approach, ensuring a high quality of knowledge across all lessons. The textbooks are simply laid out, in a clutter-free approach which we have found refreshing. The breadth of knowledge is also excellent; for example, we now teach a number of medieval kings, rather than a whole enquiry on William the Conqueror. Although not the primary purpose of the books, we have also found it a great help for non-specialist teachers and for setting cover.” Jon Wayman, Head of History, Classics and Politics at Longsands Academy “KS3 students have enjoyed using Knowing History in lessons as it immerses them in knowledge-rich narratives and provides them with opportunities to read aloud. Students particularly enjoy the fact boxes. Trainees find Knowing History beneficial in supporting their own knowledge development while also providing a standardised approach for all staff across the department.” Tessa McLaughlin, Head of History at Bedford Academy

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Book SynopsisThe Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing series of books provides a flexible, but structured resource for developing writing skills, which both you and your pupils will enjoy. The activities address many of the Programmes of Study for writing composition in the 2014 National Curriculum for England for primary schools. The activities help children to develop writing skills for different genres, from narrative and poetry to recounts and persuasive writing. The sheets are self-explanatory and ready to use; the only additional resources needed are a pen or pencil and, sometimes, extra paper. Hint boxes provide extra support for the children in completing the task. Word processing on a computer would be a bonus. The teacher tip boxes provide useful ideas and suggestions for making the most of the activities.

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Book SynopsisThis workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their Spanish language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are in the teacher''s resource.Table of Contents1. A la Aventura; 2. Me conecto; 3. Educación para Todos; 4. La cultura juvenil; 5. El mundo laboral; 6. Los deportes y la salud; 7. La Tierra en peligro; 8. Relaciones sociales y familiares; 9. Nuestro mundo, nuestra responsabilidad; 10. Cuestiones globales; 11. Las nuevas tecnologias.

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Book SynopsisConfidently deliver Religion, Values and Ethics and encourage students to understand and appreciate diverse worldviews, both in Wales and the wider world.This book supports the new Curriculum for Wales for 11-14 years, helping students to continually develop their knowledge and skills as they become informed, self-aware and responsible citizens.- Easily design your own curriculum: pick-and-choose from topics that cover the major world faiths and non-religious belief groups, as well as the values and ethical content outlined in the Humanities AoLE- Understand religious and non-religious worldviews and their historical impact: examine the influence of institutional and personal religious and non-religious worldviews on Wales and the wider world throughout history- Bring the content to life in your classroom: explore the beliefs and practices of people living today in Wales and the wider world through real-life accounts and case studies- Encourage cri

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Book SynopsisJust because there is a new grammar, punctuation and spelling test at the end of KS2 doesn't mean you need to rush for practice test papers. Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling is a creative solution to the new test. All children need to learn the rules of spelling, punctuation and grammar - but they don't only have to be learned while sitting at a desk. For teachers who are tired of worksheets, exercises and reading schemes, this book offers a new approach to teaching literacy, through movement, speech and drama. There are over 70 clearly described and ready-to-use movement activities, covering each of the rules that children are expected to know and use in the SATs during Year 6. Pupils will gain a firm understanding of language through these innovative movement, speech and drama activities. Extensions and challenges enable the activities to be used and enjoyed throughout Key Stage 2. Through acting out parts of speech, letter strings and punctuation, children will internalize the language and absorb ideas, skills and understanding. They will be able to draw on this stored knowledge and use it wherever they need it in the future - when they are being tested - but, more importantly, in their own writing. The combination of visual, aural and kinaesthetic approaches means that the activities suit all types of learner and can be confidently used with both large and small groups. A wide range of ability levels, and even mixed ages, may be easily taught together and high achievers may be challenged alongside those receiving extra support. In addition to literacy understanding, pupils will also develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and social confidence. Suitable for use with all Key Stage 2 children, but particularly Years 5 and 6.Table of ContentsIntroduction. GRAMMAR ACTIVITIES: Is that your name? (Proper nouns and common nouns); Tell me more (Adjectives that describe nouns); Which one? (Adjectives of order); As clever as that (Nouns and adjectives in similes); To do it together (Verbs - root forms); Now or later? (Verb tenses); Who will do it? (Active and passive verbs); Describe it to me (Adverbs of manner); When was that? (Adverbs of time); Where shall we go? (Adverbs of place); Constructing theories (Connectives/conjunctions - single words); All link up (Connectives/conjunctions - two or more words); Opposite ideas (Prefixes to change meaning); This way or that way? (Suffixes to change meaning); Different forms (Suffixes to change tense or type of word); Who's it? (Pronouns - to replace nouns); His or hers? (Pronouns - singular or plural and possessive); Combining words (Compound adjectives - using hyphens); Where are you now? (Prepositions - relative positions); Say it carefully (Word order - for meaning); Be my partner (Clauses that work alone but may be joined); Lift us out (Subordinate clauses); Excuse me (Degrees of formality - strangers, requests, complaints, occasions and events); Quite correct (Degrees of formality - school, books and essays); Familiarity (Degrees of formality - home, family and friends); Could you tell me? (Asking and answering questions); Do as I say (Giving orders and commands); Break it down (Using paragraphs). PUNCTUATION ACTIVITIES: Taller than some (Full stops and capital letters to make sentences); May I ask you? (Using question marks); How amazing! (Using exclamation marks); Find the links (Commas to divide clauses); Wait a moment (Commas to create pauses for reading aloud); Keep us apart (Commas to separate items within a list); Ready to speak? (Commas in complex sentences and speeches); That one's mine (Apostrophes to indicate possession); What's missing? (Apostrophes to indicate missing letters or words); And then - (Using an ellipsis); What did he say? (Inverted commas in speech and dialogue); Is that true? (Inverted commas used for effect); Make a report (Inverted commas used in exact reporting); What happened next? (Dashes); And also - (Brackets to enclose extra information); And by the way - (Brackets to add an aside); I'll tell you more (Brackets to give further explanation); On the other hand (Semi-colons to separate or balance contradictions); I don't think so (Semi-colons to separate or balance preferences or opinions); Is there a reason? (Semi-colons to separate or balance explanations or comparisons); A whole group (Colons before lists); Your turn (Colons before speeches or instructions). SPELLING ACTIVITIES: Begin to rhyme (Initial letters and rhymes); Make a pattern (Common spelling patterns); Spells of wizardry ('Magic e' words); Already happened (Adding 'ed' to regular words to make the past tense); Scare him off (Adding 'ed' to words ending in 'e'); Double time (Adding 'ed' and doubling consonants); Do it now (Adding 'ing' to regular verbs in the present tense); Swap with me (Adding 'ing' to words ending in 'e'); It takes two (Adding 'ing' and doubling consonants ); More of us (Regular plurals - adding 's' or 'es'); Yes, I'm coming (Irregular plurals - words ending in 'y'); Change the letter (Irregular plurals - words ending in 'f'); Leave me alone (Irregular plurals - words that stay the same); Mix up (Unusual plurals); End it now (Word endings - that sound the same and are often confused); How does it end? (Word endings - that can be hard to remember); Quietly does it (Silent letters as initials); Not a sound (Silent letters within words); Hide inside (Spelling longer words - by finding smaller words inside them); Put us together (Spelling longer words - by joining words together); What do you hear? (Homophones); Which way round? (Words containing 'ie' or 'ei'); Catch the beats (Syllables). Index of learning objectives.

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Book SynopsisSum Fun Maths Assessment is a series of 3 books full of puzzle worksheets for assessing children's progress in maths. Each sheet is self-correcting - children solve the mathematical questions, then use the code to find the answers to the silly jokes and riddles. Children will love riddles such as 'What would happen if all the ducks in the world jumped up and down at the same time? (an earth quack) and 'What is the best way to communicate with a fish? (drop it a line). Each sheet assesses a particular skill, all linked to the new September 2014 curriculum. In addition to being invaluable for assessing children's learning, the sheets can be used as: Evidence of children's learning; Extension activities; Differentiated group/individual activities; Plenary tasks; Fun time fillers! Topics covered include: Number and place value; Addition and subtraction; Multiplication and division; Fractions; Decimals and percentages

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Book SynopsisEach of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject. Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise. Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

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Book SynopsisEach of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject. Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise. Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

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