Exam Practice – GCSE English (Exam Practice S.) - Softcover

Reynolds, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007215460 ISBN 13: 9780007215461

Publisher: Collins, 2006

Synopsis

High GCSE grades are gained through a combination of good knowledge, good understanding and good exam technique. The Exam Practice range is all about exam technique and because it’s written by the people who mark the exams, it really will help students improve their performance.

The content of Exam Practice GCSE English has been thoroughly updated to match the changes to the 2005 GCSE exams and provides examples of exam questions across all the exam boards. With key skills highlighted, lots of questions to try and tips from top examiners, this book really will give students the confidence to do brilliantly...

This new edition includes Tony Buzan’s revolutionary Mind Maps which will help to make study and revision easier.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED FROM THE START OF YOUR COURSE TO THE FINAL EXAMS IN ONE BOOK.

"The Tutorials are great" Teacher

The Collins Study & Revision Guides are truly interactive – with Tutorials written by the examiners – helping you to study and revise in what teachers know is the best possible way.

"An easy and simple way to learn" Parent

Full-colour, clear designs and careful explanations make the Collins Study & Revision Guides the easiest way to the best grades.

"You don't end up hitting a dead end without hints" Student

There's a Question to let you check everything you've learned. Every Question has an Answer. Every Answer has a Tutorial from the examiner. You're never left without help!

"Makes me feel I'd be doing something really worthwhile to improve my grade" Student

For every topic, there are real GCSE questions for exam practice and 'model answers' to show you how to boost your grade.

What's in this book

· All the information that you need for your course
· Check yourself questions to test your understanding
· Answers with examiner's tutorials
· The examiner's advice to boost your grade
· Practice with real exam questions and model answers
· Revision checklists

Authors: Andrew Bennett is Senior Adviser/Inspector for the Borough of Blackpool. He is Principal Moderator in GCSE English for a major examining board. He was formerly a Head of English, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.

Peter Thomas is a lecturer at the School of Education at Hull University. He is GCSE Assistant Principal Moderator and Principal Examiner for a major examining board.

About the Author:

John Reynolds is Chief Examiner for a major examining group. He has also had many years teaching experience as Head of English and teacher of English at GCSE level.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007215460
• ISBN 13: 9780007215461
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96