This book covers everything you need to know in preparing children for both pre-tests & 11 entrance exams for admission into independent & grammar schools It sets out ways in which children can become successful & confident learners over the years & months building up to these tests taken in Year 6 The author passionately believes that intelligence is not fixed but can be nurtured & grown with the right support The key to putting this into action is to understand how you learn & to master the strategies for learning retaining & recalling information effectively This book will help parents & teachers support children approach one of their first academic hurdles with confidence The book begins by looking at why revision is important & how the brain works It introduces the concept of growth mindset & how with the right support confidence resilience & independence can be nurtured It provides guidance on physical & mental wellbeing (including a section on coping with stress) It moves on to cover ideas on how to gain control of studying & how to develop good organisational skills Being healthy feeling stress free in control & excited about school is vital There is a comprehensive chapter study skills & how to master them from learning how to identify key words using flashcards to creating mindmaps Examples based on the 11 syllabus & questions or tasks to revise the skill are given throughout The book then focuses specifically on the skills needed for the 11 tests It offers wide-ranging advice on each subject (English Maths Verbal & Non-Verbal reasoning) how to prepare for online tests interviews & test day tips Current thinking & research by world-renowned social psychologists psychologists & educators is at the heart of this book & are referenced Tips for parents supporting their children's learning journey are given throughout ...

Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere this book provides clear comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university Helping to maximise your chances of academic success topics include challenges such as critical thinking research writing & speaking skills 328 pages 328 p Davies Martin ...

Lecturers request your electronic inspection copy here Do you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking essay writing reading strategies & exam techniques Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia & other Specific Learning Differences (Sp L Ds) in further & higher education The guidance & tools provided help you organise & plan your work improve your skills & boost your confidence so you succeed throughout your studies The new edition contains A new chapter on critical thinking giving you confidence in analysing information & expressing an argument A new chapter on how to make the most of lectures to ensure you're maximising your learning opportunities The latest IT & software references including links to online assistive technologies A toolkit of downloadable resources to help you plan & study with ease including templates planners tasks & activities & toolsheets This edition also comes with a fully editable digital download of the book so you can access it in your preferred reading format Practical & interactive this book motivates inspires & guides you through all your studies SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels From how to write great essays & succeeding at university to writing your undergraduate dissertation & doing postgraduate research SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips resources & videos on study success! ...

Provides you with a sound knowledge & understanding of what to expect & what will be expected of you as a university student Also covers teaching & assessment methods within education & hints on how to manage your education teaching studies in an effective way & make the most of the resources available to you 128 pages Pryjmachuk Steven ...

Now in its Second Edition Studying Leadership continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the key theories topics research debates & major developments in the field of leadership studies Split into three parts the book covers the traditional & mainstream theories on leadership; the main topics & perspectives explored in leadership research & the recent trends in leadership studies such as gender & diversity ethics sustainability language & identity The new edition features a chapter on Researching Leadership &

Includes:: extended case studies to enhance learning & support students with their dissertations & research projects The book is complemented by a companion website featuring a range of tools & resources for lecturers & students including chapter specific multiple-choice questions case studies video links free SAGE journal articles Power Point slides & an instructor's manual Suitable reading for students on leadership courses across a range of subjects including Business & Management Health & Education

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Now in its 4th edition this is an accessible & comprehensive introduction to the critical study of drama Using familiar examples of classic & contemporary works such as Shakespeare's King Lear Ibsen's A Doll's House & Timberlake Wertenbaker's Our Country's Good the book explores the essential elements of play texts from character dialogue & plot to theatrical space With more in depth guidance on how to study plays in & as performance both live & in recordings available online the 4th edition of Studying Plays now

Includes:: new examples throughout the book drawn from a range of 21st-century plays by established & emergent writers for diverse theatres & companies new explorations of how plays structure & engage audience response a complete new section on the analysis of theatre of witness & testimony; monodrama; & postdramatic texts

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Full of practical advice & visual examples this compact book provides learners with the tools & knowledge to work with their dyslexia The book's accessible layout & engaging style supports students with dyslexia & enables them to take control of their studies & learn in ways that are most effective for them It covers all the core study skills including reading writing & revision &

Includes:: guidance on how to manage time effectively This is an ideal resource for students of all levels who want advice on how to manage their dyslexia in a positive way

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Stuff & Nonsense is "the Inevitable Aftermath of Professor Elemental&s Imaginary Polar Expedition" an adventure game about never leaving London The players move about the city collecting artifacts & stories & then return to the Adventurer&s Club to tell made-up stories of adventure This game plays something like a board game though the board is made entirely of cards The mechanics revolve around collecting sets of cards while trying to avoid meeting Professor Elemental & deciding which destinations to pretend to return from The cards are filled with humorous text & whimsical illustrations by Harold Fay ...

This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest granddad grandpa or Pop Pop on the block! 144 pages Knipp Jim ...

This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest grandma mom-mom or Mimi on the block! 144 pages Eisenberg Joyce ...