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learningmatters

Learning Matters

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Out of print - new edition planned for 2009

Teach 14-16 year olds to learn successfully!

The answer to study problems at GCSE & Standard Grade.

This book changes students into active learners, who can take responsibility for their own studies. Suitable for class or individual use.

Covers: Managing your time; where to study; making notes; library & research skills; reading skills; learning & motivation; writing effectively; presentation; vocabulary; interpreting data; revision & exam skills.

"Excellent"
D Gould, Head of Year 11, Paulet High School, Burton-on-Trent


"Brilliant"
S Burbridge,Thetford


"Great for all years especially Year 11 mentoring"
Deputy Head,Wiltshire


Copiable. 132 pages + 3 charts: Study Planner, Exam Chart & Library Decoder Chart

Out of print - new edition planned for 2009

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strategiesforstudying

Strategies for studying

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Active learning skills post 16: proven techniques, time saving tips, effective revision

• Vital research skills

• How to stay focussed
• Develop key exam strategies

This has proved to be a stunning best seller. It's a must for all A Level/Higher Grade and college students. One teacher liked the book so much she bought (with her own money!) a set of 15 for her tutor group!

It allows students to make that difficult transfer from GCSE/Standard Grade to the very different study requirements at A Level/Highers. Ideal for induction programmes, tutor time & individual study.

"Really useful. There's so much in there. GREAT!"
Adele Abbot, Librarian, West Park School, Derby.

"Excellent"
Ian Smith, Head of Sixth Form, Ranelagh School, Bracknell

"I'm very impressed."
Sharon Little, Ipswich 'Excellent' Chris Deakin, Co-ordinator of PSE

"Superb"
Robert Powell in his new book Active Whole Class Teaching

"Brilliant"
Pamela Martin, Head of 6th, Westholme School, Blackburn

"Clear & imaginative"
The School Librarian

"The most comprehensive study-guide I've seen."
D.J. Walsh, Deputy Head, St. Andrew's High School, Clydebank

Copiable plus a Study Planner Wall Chart. £24.95
Bulk Discount: 15 or more £6.95, 50 + £5.95, 100 + £4.95, 150 + £4.50 each

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studyplanner

Study Planner

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The fastest way to help your students meet deadlines

Includes study guidance.

63 x 45cm

"Offers sensible notes on how to organise your studies."
The Guardian

"Excellent"
Mrs Beverly Curry, The Cathedral High School, Wakefield

Copies each:
1 £1.28; 10+ 68p; 50+ 43p; 100+ 38p (all + vat)

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100 Study Planner Wall Charts + 100 Exam Countdown Charts

100 Study Planner Wall Charts + 100 Exam Countdown Charts

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SPECIAL OFFER: £55 + vat. Only 28p + vat each.

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examcountdownchart

Exam Countdown Chart

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Makes revision organised and effective

Practical advice

• Active approaches

• A personal revision framework

• For 14-18

Students need guidance on the best ways to revise. This chart combines tried and tested methods, tips, and advice from students. It has a unique framework to guide each student in the 3 months before the exam.
61 x 43cm.

"Excellent"
Mrs J Henderson, Kendal


Copies each: 1 £1.28; 10+ 68p; 50+ 43p; 100+ 38p (all + vat)

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howtopassexams

How to pass exams

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Revised & updated edition!

• Accelerate your learning
• Memorise key facts
• Invaluable advice and handy tips note-taking and mind mapping
• The value of visualisation
• Revise effectively
• Features on specific subjects from Maths to Literature

This wide ranging and highly readable guide is designed for all ages and abilities.

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How to pass exams 15 copies

How to pass exams 15 copies

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howtorememberalmosteverythingever

How to Remember (Almost) Everything, Ever!

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How young people can improve their memories

How does memory work and how can you make yours the best? Crammed with cool tricks, experiments and great mind games, this book can help train your brain - amazing your friends and impressing your teachers!
There's even a mnemonics section with 50 handy memory tricks. For age 9-12.

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learntoremember

Learn to remember

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Understand and improve your memory

(For teachers & post 16 students)

• Discover untapped memory powers
• Develop instant recall
• A unique repertoire of proven and effective techniques and shortcuts
• Puts improved storage, retention and recollection within reach of all

Dominic O'Brien, World Memory Champion tackles the problem that 'memory skills are not taught in schools, yet memory is still tested in exams.'

This is a brilliant and beautifully illustrated book illuminating the fundamental link between memory and learning.
(5 copies £44.95 - save £1 off each)

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howtopassexamseverytime

How to pass exams every time

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How to tackle exams with confidence

Many hard working, intelligent people fail exams through lack of confidence or poor technique. This book explains what examiners want and provides easy to learn techniques that will boost your confidence and guarantee success.
"Brisk, shrewd and full of useful tips"
Daily Telegraph

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howtowriteessays

How to write essays

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Improve your essay writing

A step-by-step guide for all levels with sample essays
• Expert advice and practical guidance from Don Shiach, experienced teacher and well known author
• Students can dramatically improve their grades by putting into practice simple, but invaluable principles of essay writing
• For exams & coursework
• Enables students to understand exactly what is required of them and how to deliver it - a winning formula!
15 copies £129.85 -save £20.
14-18

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How to write essays special offer 15 copies

How to write essays special offer 15 copies

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writinganessay

Writing an Essay

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Simple techniques to transform your coursework and exams

For school, college or university. The book explains the different techniques needed for writing successful essays in the humanities, social sciences and other disciplines. With the aid of examples, case studies and practical exercises, it shows how to research, organise your thoughts, take notes, plan and write the essay.
"A lot of good sense"
TES

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writinganassignment

Writing an Assignment

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A chief examiner provides proven techniques that really get results

A practical book that gives you the tools and planning techniques for successful assignments and essays, shows the difference between good and bad practice, and promotess self-evaluation exercises.

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