Sharp clear & relevant this book meets the needs of those studying & researching within the growing discipline of sport management. The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates sources & research methods in the management & delivery of sport. The book introduces readers to the concepts at the centre of their studies; it suggests relevant further reading & thoughts for future research & applies academic theory to business & organizational problems in a real-world context. The entries are designed to meet study needs & include clear definitions comprehensive examples practical applications & effective research methods. ...

Covering the key principles & concepts in the teaching & learning of mathematics in primary schools this text provides trainee & practising teachers with a quick & easy reference to what they need to know for their course & in the classroom. The entries are arranged alphabetically & each contains a brief definition followed by an explanation & discussion practical examples & annotated suggestions for further reading. Examples of the wide-ranging material include: Anxiety about mathematics; Assessment for Learning; Cognitive conflict; Concept learning; Creativity in mathematics; Differentiation; Equivalence; Explanation; Investigation; Low attainment; Making connections; Meaningful context; Mental calculation; Numeracy; Play as a context for learning mathematics; Problem-solving; Questioning; Talk. ...

Written by the original authoring team for the ITIL 2011 manuals these Key Element Guides provides a handy reference to the content contained within the core ITIL Lifecycle publications. They discuss ITIL & its evolution & the need for the Service Lifecycle approach. The titles examine what is meant by best practice framework how this relates to 'common practice' & about degrees of prescription & what compliance means. The main focus of each the Key Element Guides is to provide an overview of the principles objectives key elements roles & responsibilities challenges & key lessons for each of the five elements of the service lifecycle ...

Collins Key English Skills is a series of six books designed to boost your child's literacy skills as they progress from Years 1-6. * Ideal preparation for KS2 SATs & the new grammar punctuation & spelling test * Challenging activities to support more able children * Practice activities for less confident children ...

Collins Key English Skills is a series of six books designed to boost your childs literacy skills as they progress from Years 1-6. *

Includes:: skills practice in grammar punctuation & spelling to help prepare for the new tests at the end of Key Stage 2 * Challenging activities to support more able children * Practice activities for less confident children

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Collins Key English Skills is a series of six books designed to boost your child's literacy skills as they progress from Years 1-6. * Ideal preparation for KS2 SATs & the new grammar punctuation & spelling test * Challenging activities to support more able children * Practice activities for less confident children ...

Key Facts is the essential revision series for anyone studying law including LLB ILEX & post-graduate conversion courses. The Key Facts series provides the simplest & most effective way for you to absorb & retain the essential facts needed to pass your exams effortlessly. Key features include: * Diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise the key points * Structured heading levels to allow for clear recall of the main facts * Charts & tables to break down more complex information New to these editions is an enhanced text design making the books easier to read & the facts easier to retain. Key Facts books are supported by the website www. Unlocking The Law.co.uk where you will find extensive revision materials including MCQs & Key Q& As. ...

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Includes:: a complete new unit on China & renewed emphasis on globalisation interdependence

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Big ideas in the mathematics curriculum for older school students especially those that are hard to learn & hard to teach are covered in this book. It will be a first port of call for research about teaching big ideas for students from 9-19 & also has implications for a wider range of students. These are the ideas that really matter that students get stuck on & that can be obstacles to future learning. It shows how students learn why they sometimes get things wrong & the strengths & pitfalls of various teaching approaches. Contemporary high-profile topics like modelling are included. The authors are experienced teachers researchers & mathematics educators & many teachers & researchers have been involved in the thinking behind this book funded by the Nuffield Foundation. An associated website hosted by the Nuffield Foundation summarises the key messages in the book & connects them to examples of classroom tasks that address important learning issues about particular mathematical ideas. ...

This work is fully in-line with the new Framework for Teaching Mathematics. Spiral coverage of the curriculum enables students to revise & consolidate key concepts. Every chapter contains questions in the style of National Tests. Three Ma 1 tasks in every students book have detailed marking guidance in the teacher file to support key assessment at the end of the key stage. The last resource contains a series of summary activities for new or previously absent teachers or pupils covering all chapters. Invaluable additions such as Question Banks & ICT CD-ROMs provide even further support. ...