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Having a deep understanding of the mathematical ideas & concepts taught in the classroom is vital as a nursery or primary school teacher In order for children to get to grips with these concepts trainee teachers need to be aware of how they come to interpret & understand them Now in its 5th edition this essential book helps trainee teachers develop their own knowledge of key mathematical ideas & concepts for the nursery & primary classroom Now focusing specifically on ages 3-7 it also supports trainees with several age-appropriate classroom activities As well as updates to further reading suggestions & research focuses this revised edition

Includes:: new content on Mastery in learning mathematics Simple fractions Roman numerals Money as a form of measurement

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Mathematics is the bane of many people's lives yet we live in a mathematical world where such knowledge is essential The problem is also made worse by the fact that there is a massive shortage of mathematics teachers & exams are being made harder This is a perfect storm for students & why this book is so important Written by an experienced teachera nd BBC education commentatorthis book is a support that will help you to learn basic mathematics In fact it is so well written that it is virtually impossible not to learn The author is part of the Bitesize team for the BBC & has also written for Channel 4 TV & earlier editions of this book were supported by the legendary Sir Arthur C Clarke & the publishers have kept his forward to be included in this edition Previopus editions have been highely popular in helping people with basic maths & this edition mwill be no exception ...

Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2 providing rigorous practice of key subject areas Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum making the series ideal to be used as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests Each book is a st&-alone resource so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject Together the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum providing a solid foundation for success in maths Fractions meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths & covers the following areas comparing & ordering fractions common denominators simplifying fractions unit fractions equivalent fractions multiplying fractions adding & subtracting fractions tenths hundreds & thousandths mixed numbers & improper fractions This book builds an understanding of fractions & how they can be represented & used to solve problems Key features of Understanding Maths include an ' Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate & revise knowledge & skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular ' Progress tests' & a ' Final test' to track children's development ...

Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2 providing rigorous practice of key subject areas Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum making the series ideal to be used as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests Each book is a st&-alone resource so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject Together the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum providing a solid foundation for success in maths Geometry & Measurement meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths & covers the following areas triangles circles symmetry angles co-ordinates length mass capacity time area & volume This book explores the geometry of 2-D & 3-D shapes & the use of metric & imperial measurements Key features of Understanding Maths include an Explanation to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate & revise knowledge & skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular Progress tests & a Final test to track children's development ...

When Marshall Mc Luhan first coined the phrases global village & the medium is the message in 1964 no-one could have predicted today's information-dependent planet No-one that is except for a handful of science fiction writers & Marshall Mc Luhan Understanding Media was written twenty years before the PC revolution & thirty years before the rise of the Internet Yet Mc Luhan's insights into our engagement with a variety of media led to a complete rethinking of our entire society He believed that the message of electronic media foretold the end of humanity as it was known In 1964 this looked like the paranoid babblings of a madman In our twenty-first century digital world the madman looks quite sane Understanding Media the most important book ever written on communication Ignore its message at your peril ...

Expertly synthesizes economic theory & contemporary cases to both explain the structure of the contemporary media industry & shed insight on the significant challenges & controversies confronting the sector- Lucy Kung Oxford University & Jonkoping University A wide-ranging accessible introduction to media economics & their application to a broad range of media topics from advertising & business models to copyright audience demand & public policy- Chris Bilton University of Warwick An excellent textbook on media economics which takes into account the full complexity of the subject matter in the context of structural technological & creative transformations that characterise digital media- Milan Todorovic London Metropolitan University With the rapidly evolving digital media landscape this second & completely revised edition of Understanding Media Economics moves beyond a sector-specific approach to media analysis & instead focuses on the issues & imperatives that are now central to how economic forces impact on the media industries Exploring themes such as innovation digital multi-platform developments the emerging importance of networks branding & segmentation of market demand strategies of risk-spreading maximizing value within content intermediation & rights management corporate expansion & advertising this book addresses & explains the key pressing questions & issues that are transforming contemporary media industries & markets Gillian Doyle makes the economics of the media fascinating compelling & easy to understand This is essential reading for students of media economics media management media policy & courses across the cultural & creative industries ...

Mental health is a vast & fascinating subject but knowing where to begin can be challenging This book focuses on the fundamentals of mental health care It is packed full of need-to-know' information that will help students understand what is meant by mental health & wellbeing be aware of the common mental health problems as well as the typical interventions & treatment options available The book focuses in on the most essential knowledge providing the ideal starting point for anyone looking to gain an initial understanding of mental health ...

Understanding Modern Warfare has established itself as the leading introduction to the issues ideas concepts & context necessary to understand the theory & conduct of warfare in the twentieth & twenty-first centuries It is an invaluable text for military professionals & students of military history Key features include incisive coverage of the debates surrounding contemporary & future warfare; accessible yet sophisticated discussion across the land sea & air environments; & coverage of contemporary topics such as drones cyber warfare & hybrid warfare The book makes extensive use of text boxes to explain key concepts & to reference extended examples & it

Includes:: annotated guides to further reading & key questions to promote the reader's further thinking This second edition has been fully revised & updated to take into account new debates & recent events in Syria Iraq & Ukraine & it has also been restructured to further improve its usefulness as a teaching tool

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Learn how to evaluate & apply research with the 1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content a time-tested step-by-step approach & abundant use of research examples With enhanced clarity & readability the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research Nancy Burns & Susan K Grove this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding appraising & applying published research to evidence-based practice This would be excellent for student nurses nurses new to research or any nurse with an interest in research Reviewed by Helen Reeves St Giles Walsall Hospice on behalf of Nursing Times December 2015 Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research who offer unique first-hand insights into the field Research examples provide practice in working with published studies with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal & Implications for Practice sections Clear step-by-step organization introduces the research process & demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying & appraising published research so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence Critical Appraisal Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step guidance in appraising published research studies Emphasis on critical appraisal versus critique reflects contemporary usage in nursing research & evidence-based practice Balanced coverage of qualitative research prepares you to approach research questions & clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology Presentation of two different appraisal processes covers both the traditional in-depth critical appraisal process that prepares you for graduate-level work in research & the concise practice-focused research appraisal process that equips you for quick & accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice NEW! Redesigned research example format

Includes:: research examples have been thoroughly redesigned with a clear hierarchy of subcategories NEW! enhanced focus on need-to-know content & greater use of bulleting creative illustrations & tables employs a more consistent streamlined approach from chapter to chapter NEW! Updated research examples ensure you are learning through the most clinically relevant topics & studies NEW! Detailed directions on how to critically appraise research syntheses
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- increase your understanding of the types of research syntheses conducted in nursing & how to determine the quality of these syntheses & the relevance of their findings for practice NEW! A unique emphasis on QSEN aided by the input of a QSEN consultant increases the book's relevance to national curriculum standards & promotes the safe practice of nursing by using the most current research NEW! Chapter on the Enhanced Literature Review provides guidelines for structure of reviews written for different purposes NEW! More practically focused chapter on Outcomes Research better addresses the trending topic of outcomes research NEW! Expanded coverage of mixed-methods research & translational research responds to the growing emphasis on these research emphases NEW! Expanded coverage of cultural competency & cultural validity provides valuable information for providing care to diverse populations & understanding the validity of research instruments in various cultures NEW! Quick-reference tools include a Brief Table of Contents a new Levels of Knowledge illustration & other evidence-based practice information inside the front cover A Research Designs & Statistical Analysis Techniques Reference & a new Key to Statistical Symbols are located inside the back cover NEW! Enhanced illustration program incorporates re-colorized illustrations & additional full-color illustrations in each chapter NEW! Additional design enhancements include a special 1-column adaptation of the RN Design standard table row separators & newly designed chapter openers



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