Raising student achievement has benefits not only for the individual but for society as well. In this lecture Dylan Wiliam argues that many efforts at reform have focused on things that are easy to change rather than those that would make the most difference. He shows that some investments in raising achievement are more cost-effective & more suitable for large-scale application than others. In particular he argues helping teachers make greater use of assessment for learning (Af L) would be the most effective way of raising student achievement. Professor Wiliam argues that if we are to be successful as well as being clear about what we want teachers to do differently we have to understand why changing teachers' practice is so difficult & this will require radical changes in the way we treat teachers' professional development. ...

Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment? Demystifying the process of assessment for learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) this book explains in straightforward language how to put principles into practice. Looking at models of assessment the book draws heavily on examples of real assessments from practice & the relevant theory is explained in context. Lessons from research are applied to best practice & issues covered include: self-assessment & peer assessment; collecting evidence as a basis for making judgements; how to track the childs development in the six areas of learning; using assessment to inform future planning; summative assessment in the EYFS; involving parents & carers in the assessment process; using assessment to support children with additional needs; & moderation. Throughout the book there are plenty of practical examples from a range of early years settings with case studies for the Birth to Five age range. Students teachers teaching assistants & those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) will find this an invaluable guide. ...

The assessment of mental health problems is vital to the successful planning & treatment for people suffering from them. This unique book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting this assessment giving student nurses a humanistic perspective on the subject. This best-seller written by one of the most experienced authors in this field has been updated to reflect new concepts & ideas. ...

The skills covered in this book are fundamental to the delivery of excellent health care & can help you to make a real difference to the quality of care that your patients receive. The Nursing & Midwifery Council Standards for pre-registration education call for the nurse to be able to undertake & document a comprehensive systematic & accurate nursing assessment of the physical psychological social & spiritual needs of patients clients & communities. The text provides the know-how nurses need to interview patients obtain health histories perform physical examinations & interpret findings. Taking a system-by-system approach Assessment Made Incredibly Easy" has numerous reader-friendly features that include abundant illustrations cartoons checklists quick quizzes memory joggers & chapter summaries. It is also a valuable revision aid that will help you as you prepare for your examinations or further down the line need something to jog your memory about a skill you havent practiced for a while." ...

A CRIME-THRILLER SET IN CENTRAL ASIA QUESTIONS the extent of the Russian mafias reach & throws new light on a clandestine organisation that remains one-step ahead of both law enforcement & the criminal underworld. In a journey from Russia to Kazakhstan arriving in the oil town of Atyrau Sam Mitchell becomes embroiled in a money-laundering scheme. Implicated he decides to make a run for home. Who is Sam Mitchell? Is he an MI6 asset? Is he a thief a murderer & a rapist? Could he be just an innocent young mathematics graduate walking the silk roads of Asia? How can we know? Hes told nothing but lies from the minute he set foot in Atyrau. Where would you go? Your embassy? Is that wise? The tentacles of the Russian Mafia within the former Soviet Union may easily reach that far. How does Sam Mitchell know not to be so rash? With an army & the entirety of Russias law enforcement agencies scouring the country
- where do you go? Disappear into the Siberian wastelands? After all its a mammoth country. Where strength of character will be tested. Where one mistake can mean the end. Where Sams only hold on life is his desire to seek forgiveness from the girl he left behind. Or do you seek help from friends? Who is Boris Voikevich? A petty smuggler? He has an intimate knowledge of Russias underworld. Is he a man of immense heart & part of an even more clandestine organisation? Asset is an ambitiously conceived complex & well executed conspiracy thriller; packed with double-dealing vengeance romance & action.
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Its a deadly game of blackmail. & theyre making him play. Kyle Mc Avoy is one of the outstanding legal students of his generation: hes good looking has a brilliant mind & a glittering future ahead of him. But he has a secret from his past a secret that threatens to destroy his entire life. One night that secret catches up with him in the form of a deeply compromising video of the incident that haunts him. Kyle realises that he no longer owns his own future
- that he must do as his blackmailers tell him or the video will be made public with all the unpleasant consequences. What price do they demand for Kyles secret? It is for Kyle to take a job in New York as an associate at the largest law firm in the world. Kyle wont be working for this company but against it
- passing on the secrets of its biggest trial to date a dispute worth billions of dollars to the victor. Full of twists & turns & reminiscent of The Firm The Associate is vintage John Grisham.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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Design a complete Voice over IP (Vo IP) or traditional PBX system with Asterisk even if you have only basic telecommunications knowledge. This bestselling guide makes it easy with a detailed roadmap that shows you how to install & configure this open source software whether you're upgrading your existing phone system or starting from scratch. Ideal for Linux administrators developers & power users this updated edition shows you how to write a basic dialplan step-by-step & brings you up to speed on the features in Asterisk 11 the latest long-term support release from Digium. You'll quickly gain working knowledge to build a simple yet inclusive system. Integrate Asterisk with analog Vo IP & digital telephony systems Build an interactive dialplan using best practices for more advanced features Delve into voicemail options such as storing messages in a database Connect to external services including Google Talk XMPP & calendars Incorporate Asterisk features & functions into a relational database to facilitate information sharing Learn how to use Asterisk's security call routing & faxing features Monitor & control your system with the Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) Plan for expansion by learning tools for building distributed systems ...

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- for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman
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