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National 4 & 5 Modern Studies: Second Edition (PDF)

This second edition comprehensively covers the changes made to course content and prepare students to cope with the increased emphasis on knowledge and understanding in the new National 5 exam.- Analyses what it means to live in a democracy - Defines representation in the Scottish and UK Parliaments- Explains voting systems and election campaigns in the UK

National 4 & 5 Modern Studies: Second Edition

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: Modern StudiesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018This second edition comprehensively covers the changes made to the course content and prepares students to cope with the increased emphasis on knowledge and understanding in the new National 5 exam.- Covers the two issues that students have the opportunity to study in this unit of the course: Social Inequality and Crime and the Law- Monitors progress throughout the topics with summary questions- Focuses attention on specific topic areas with case studies and fact files - Prepares students for the final exam with assessment guidance

National 4/5 Modern Studies Course Notes (Course Notes For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: N4/5 Subject: Modern Studies The National 4 & 5 Modern Studies Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE programme. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. Progress and attainment for all A complete core resource covering Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom, Crime and the Law and the international issue of Terrorism Outcome and Assessment Standards are fully covered 'Questions' and 'Activities' provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put skills to work 'Learning checklists' enable students to monitor progress regularly Active learning 'Make the link' features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects 'Hints' and 'Think points' give helpful tips and develop critical thinking skills 'Case studies' explore how issues studied have an impact on real-life people and events Assessment and practice you can rely on Detailed 'Assessment' section covers all the skills students will need to succeed.

National 4/5 Physical Education Course Notes (Course Notes For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: N4/5 Subject: Physical Education The National 4 & 5 Physical Education Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE course. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. • Full coverage of National 4 and 5 course with list of learning intentions • Attractive layout with clear text features • National 5 content clearly marked for differentiation • Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention • What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure • Exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment • Keep your learning on track/Stretch yourself to encourage self evaluation and provide challenge for higher ability students • Active learning ideas: ‘You Should Already Know’, lists for student to check they are confident with before proceeding AND ‘Make the link’ highlights links between the topic and other areas of the course and/or across different subjects • Assessment questions, exemplar work, model answers, suggested topic work • Teacher Notes Answers online. PDF format.

National 4/5 Physical Education Course Notes (PDF)

The National 4 & 5 Physical Education Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE course. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. • Full coverage of National 4 and 5 course with list of learning intentions • Attractive layout with clear text features • National 5 content clearly marked for differentiation • Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention • What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure • Exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment • Keep your learning on track/Stretch yourself to encourage self evaluation and provide challenge for higher ability students • Active learning ideas: ‘You Should Already Know’, lists for student to check they are confident with before proceeding AND ‘Make the link’ highlights links between the topic and other areas of the course and/or across different subjects • Assessment questions, exemplar work, model answers, suggested topic work • Teacher Notes Answers online. PDF format.

National 4 Maths (PDF)

Teach lessons that suit the individual needs of your students with this SQA endorsed and flexibly structured resource that provides a suggested approach through all three units.

National 4 Maths (PDF)

Teach lessons that suit the individual needs of your classroom with this SQA endorsed and flexibly structured resource that provides a suggested approach through all three units. National 4 Maths Teacher's Book, Answers and Assessment provides detailed answers to all questions contained in National 4 Maths, a book specifically written to meet the requirements of the SQA Mathematics Course, which provides full coverage of the specifications of the SQA Mathematics (National 4) Course. This teacher's book also includes a bank of Added Value Unit Assessment Tests which meet the Evidence Requirements for students to demonstrate skills acquired in the Course. Having such a bank of tests will save teachers having to write their own tests, and re-tests, and allow them to concentrate on delivering the Course. To further aid teachers, there are record-keeping suggestions that can be used to record evidence of, manage and monitor the progress of students.

National 4 Maths Practice Question Book (SQA Practice Question Book Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 4 Subject: Maths First Teaching: 2014, First Exam: 2015 Masses of practice questions for every topic on the curriculum. Essential extra questions for every topic on the curriculum, to reinforce learning and build exam confidence. It can be used either alongside the N5 Maths Student Book or as a flexible standalone resource – for homework, independent study or exam practice.

National 5: Biology with Answers (2nd edition) (PDF)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First Teaching: August 2017 First Exam: May 2018 The second edition of this textbook covers all recent revisions to course content, incorporating essential new material whilst retaining the unique style of the original. The new edition contains: - Streamlined chapters differentiate between mandatory core text and non-mandatory activities - Testing Your Knowledge: Key questions for homework and assessment - What You Should Know : Summaries of key facts and concepts - Applying Your Knowledge and Skills: Problem-solving exercises for exam practice

National 5 and Higher Psychology Student Book: (Leckie Student Book Ser.) (PDF)

This N5 & Higher Psychology Student Book helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. A complete core resource for National 5 and CfE Higher Psychology with the following topics covered in detail: Approaches to Psychology, Sleep, Psychopathology, Memory, Stress, Intelligence, Research methods, Conformity, Prejudice, Non-verbal communication and Relationships.

National 5 Applications of Mathematics Student Book (Student Books For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Applications of Maths First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 The National 5 Applications of Maths Student Book helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. • Full coverage of National 5 course specifications with list of learning intentions • Attractive layout with clear text features • Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention • What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure • Exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment Student Books give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.

National 5 Biology: Second Edition (PDF)

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: August 2017First Exam: May 2018The second edition of this textbook covers all recent revisions to course content, incorporating essential new material whilst retaining the unique style of the original. The new edition contains:- Streamlined chapters differentiate between mandatory core text and non-mandatory activities- Testing Your Knowledge: Key questions for homework and assessment- What You Should Know : Summaries of key facts and concepts- Applying Your Knowledge and Skills: Problem-solving exercises for exam practice

National 5 Biology Practice Exam Papers (Practice Papers For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 N5 Practice Papers look just like the SQA exam providing the best way to prepare for exam day! • Practice Papers for SQA Exams help students, parents and teachers to feel confident with the new exam experience • Each book comprises several practice exams that mirror the SQA exam format – familiarising students with the demands of the exam and the expectations of the examiner • Fully worked answer sections show all the critical stages in arriving at the correct answer • Annotated marking schemes demonstrate how to get all the available marks, and also how to avoid losing them • Topic Indexes enable students to select and practice questions and evaluate their progress on specific areas of the course • A revision and study tips section gives general revision and exam technique tips, as well as defining subject-specific trigger or command words that students must know All the papers will provide extensive practice and reflect the type and level of questions students are likely to meet; the formats of different question papers and assessment methods; and the type of marking schemes used by the SQA.

National 5 Biology Practice Question Book (Sqa Practice Question Book Ser.)

Exam: SQA National 5 Biology First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 Because practice is proven to help you pass your SQA exams, we've loaded this N5 Biology Question Book with all the practice you could possibly need! Each and every topic is covered in this National 5 Biology book, with plenty of SQA exam-style practice questions. To make sure you're extra prepared, we've included extra questions for each topic, with more of the tricky ones to boost your confidence ahead of the SQA National 5 Biology exam. Top tips throughout give advice on the best way to approach different kinds of questions and ace your exam. Example answers are worked out to help explain difficult concepts and can be downloaded for free from www.collins.co.uk/pages/scottish-curriculum-free-resources. This SQA Practice Question Book can be used alongside the N5 Biology Student Book (9780008282073) or as a versatile standalone resource for homework, independent study or exam revision. For more SQA exam practice, check out Leckie's National 5 Biology Success Guide (9780008281649) and Practice Papers (9780008281670).

National 5 Biology: SQA Revision Guide with Online Edition (PDF)

Grow your knowledge of National 5 Biology with this fantastic CGP Revision Guide - bang up to date for the latest SQA specification! Every topic is explained with clear and concise language, plus we’ve thrown in plenty of helpful diagrams, examples and practice questions. Scientific and practical skills are fully covered, alongside handy techniques for using lab apparatus. We’ve also provided plenty of practice questions (with answers) to test understanding, plus revision summary questions at the end of each section. What’s more, a free Online Edition is included with each book - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac, or tablet! For more crucial preparation for final exams why not check out the matching N5 Biology Exam Practice Workbook (9781782949923).

National 5 Biology Student Book (Student Book For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 The National 5 Biology Student Book helps map your route through the CfE programme and provides comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the whole course. Full coverage of National 5 course specifications with list of learning intentions Attractive layout with clear text features Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention What the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secure Exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessment Keep your learning on track/Stretch yourself to encourage self evaluation and provide challenge for higher ability students Student Books give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. Active learning ideas: 'You Should Already Know', lists for student to check they are confident with before proceeding AND 'Make the link' highlights links between the topic and other areas of the course and/or across different subjects Assessment questions, exemplar work, model answers, suggested topic work Teacher Notes Answers online. PDF format.

National 5 Biology Success Guide (Success Guides For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 National 5 Biology Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles. Guidance on how the new National 5 course and assessments are structured is included. • Colourful double-page spreads aid both comprehensive and revision planning • Topics are broken down into small, easily managed sections, complemented with lots of diagrams and illustrations to aid retention • Quick Tests and Top Tips help keep students focused on the exam’s precise demands • Revision checklists help students to manage and track their progress in the lead up to the exam • A glossary presents all of the key terms and definitions essential for the exam

National 5 Biology with Answers: Second Edition

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: August 2017First Exam: May 2018The second edition of this textbook covers all recent revisions to course content, incorporating essential new material whilst retaining the unique style of the original. The new edition contains:- Streamlined chapters differentiate between mandatory core text and non-mandatory activities- Testing Your Knowledge: Key questions for homework and assessment- What You Should Know : Summaries of key facts and concepts- Applying Your Knowledge and Skills: Problem-solving exercises for exam practice

National 5 Business Management Course Notes (Course Notes for SQA Exams (PDF))

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Business Management First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 The National 5 Business Management Course Notes help map your route through the CfE programme and provide comprehensive and authoritative guidance. Progress and attainment for all • Course specifications are fully covered • ‘You should already be able to’ sections identify prior learning and skills • ‘Key questions’ ensure that every student can progress securely Active learning • ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects • ‘Skills for Life, Learning & Work’ features invite students to contextualise learning • ‘Case studies’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and solve problems Assessment and practice you can rely on • ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put practical skills to work • ‘Check your progress’ sections enable students to monitor progress regularly Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance.

National 5 Business Management Course Notes (PDF)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Business Management First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 The National 5 Business Management Course Notes help map your route through the CfE programme and provide comprehensive and authoritative guidance. Progress and attainment for all • Course specifications are fully covered • ‘You should already be able to’ sections identify prior learning and skills • ‘Key questions’ ensure that every student can progress securely Active learning • ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects • ‘Skills for Life, Learning & Work’ features invite students to contextualise learning • ‘Case studies’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and solve problems Assessment and practice you can rely on • ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put practical skills to work • ‘Check your progress’ sections enable students to monitor progress regularly Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance.

National 5 Business Management Success Guide (PDF)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Business Management First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 National 5 Business Management Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles and includes guidance on the National 5 course and assessments structure. • Colourful double-page spreads aid both comprehensive and revision planning • Topics are broken down into small, easily managed sections, complemented with lots of diagrams and illustrations to aid retention • Quick Tests and Top Tips help keep students focused on the exam’s precise demands • Revision checklists help students to manage and track their progress in the lead up to the exam • A glossary presents all of the key terms and definitions essential for the exam Success Guides are the number one revision brand in Scotland and all the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained here.

NATIONAL 5 & CFE HIGHER PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT BOOK (PDF)

This N5 & Higher Psychology Student Book helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. Student Books give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance. A complete core resource for National 5 and CfE Higher Psychology with the following topics covered in detail: Approaches to Psychology, Sleep, Psychopathology, Memory, Stress, Intelligence, Research methods, Conformity, Prejudice, Non-verbal communication and Relationships. Progress and attainment for all âe¢ Includes all the core content alongside seven additional topics, allowing students to use the book for both their N5 and Higher courses âe¢ âe~Syllabus notesâe(tm) are included throughout to highlight what students at each level need to know and do, supporting dual-level teaching âe¢ âe~Key studiesâe~ detail the most important research that has taken place in each area Active learning âe¢ Interactive activities help to ensure understanding and retention of knowledge âe¢ âe~Top tipsâe(tm) give helpful hints to support learning and highlight important information âe¢ âe~Discussion pointsâe(tm) get pupils thinking more deeply about the issues and link psychology concepts to real world situations Assessment and practice you can rely on âe¢ Questions and specimen exam questions provide opportunities to check knowledge and put skills to work âe¢ Detailed chapters on exam skills, the Assignment and research methods cover all the skills students will need to succeed in the assessments

National 5 Chemistry: Second Edition (PDF)

The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to reflect changes made tothe SQA syllabus from 2017 onwards. Ensure your students are prepared for every aspect of theirassessment with fully comprehensive coverage of the newsyllabus requirements.- Fully supports the new course specification and addresses allskills covered in the SQA examinations, with key areas reordered,activities restructured and terminology updated.- Explains the format and mark distribution of the courseassessment in an updated preface.- Provides key questions for homework and assessment forall content areas in the form of End-of-chapter questionssections.- Helps retention of key facts and concepts with Summary,Checklist for Revision and Glossary features.- Packed full of diverse practical features: In-text questions,Activities and Worked Examples, plus additional advice onGeneral practical techniques.- Develops exam skills and technique with practice Open-endedquestions, with support on interpreting the question, planningyour answer and comprehensive model solutions.- Makes it easy to plan, manage and monitor student progress,with an engaging and practical pathway through the syllabus.- Written by a highly experienced and respected author team.

National 5 Chemistry: Practice And Learn SQA Exam Topics (Leckie Practice Workbook Series)

National 5 Chemistry (Practice Papers For Sqa Exams Ser.)

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: 2013, First Exam: 2014 National 5 Chemistry Practice Papers for SQA Exams will help you to prepare for the look and feel of the exam. Practice Papers for SQA Exams help students, parents and teachers to feel confident with the new exam experience Each book comprises several practice exams that mirror the SQA exam format - familiarising students with the demands of the exam and the expectations of the examiner Fully worked answer sections show all the critical stages in arriving at the correct answer Annotated marking schemes demonstrate how to get all the available marks, and also how to avoid losing them Topic Indexes enable students to select and practice questions and evaluate their progress on specific areas of the course A revision and study tips section gives general revision and exam technique tips, as well as defining subject-specific trigger or command words that students must know All the papers will provide extensive practice and reflect the type and level of questions students are likely to meet; the formats of different question papers and assessment methods; and the type of marking schemes used by the SQA.