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Exam Board: Cambridge Level: KS4 Subject: Business First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Business, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough. Cambridge Technical Level 3 Business is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in human resources, marketing, accounting and business planning. - Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification. - Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities. - Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills and knowledge. - Developed in partnership between Hodder Education and OCR, guaranteeing quality resources which match the specification perfectly Hodder Education have worked with OCR to make updates to our Cambridge Technicals textbooks to bring them more closely in line with the model assignment course requirements. We would like to let you know about a recent change to this textbook, updated pages which are now available free of charge as a PDF when you click on the 'Amended Pages' link on the left of this webpage.

Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: Business First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 An OCR endorsed textbook Build strong knowledge and skills with this market-leading Student Book from OCR's Publishing Partner for GCSE Business; fully updated by subject experts for the 2017 specification, it provides comprehensive content coverage, engaging case studies and assessment activities. - Develops understanding of business concepts and theories through clear explanations, illustrated by diagrams and cartoons that help all learners access the content - Cements and extends subject knowledge with case studies that encourage students to think commercially about contemporary issues and contexts - Enables students to apply their learning and strengthen their investigative, analytical and evaluation skills as they progress through a range of activities - Prepares students for assessment with a variety of practice questions and handy tips for successfully answering different question types - Supports revision by summarising the learning outcomes, key terms and facts for each unit

Endorsed by OCR, this is an essential textbook for all students on the OCR National Level 2 in Business course. The full-colour book offers plenty of guidance for assessment including practice assignments for each unit.

The only book written to match the OCR National Level 2 in IT This is the only book available that completely matches the specifications for this new qualification. It provides students with everything they need to complete the award and fully covers all the assessment objectives. Covers the 4 mandatory units and 4 optional units so students have all they need to pass in one book. Full colour and written in clear, accessible language to motivate students at this level. Simple reinforcement exercises ensure that the theory covered in the text is clear in the students' mind. Features of the book include: Go out and try - research to encourage students to gain practical experience. Case Study - real-life situations that highlight Issues. All case studies include questions to ensure that students fully understand the problems and solutions. Assessment Activities - activities that cover all of the assessment objectives in each unit. End of chapter revision page - a series of summary points reinforcing the important knowledge and understanding that students should have.

This book gives an overview of the different courses and qualifications available to young people post-GCSE. It profiles over 40 of the most popular A-level, AS-level and new diploma subject areas, listing everything students need to know to make an informed choice. The only book on the market to link post-16 options to future career aspirations, it contains independent advice providing all the options so that students can choose which route is best for them without outside influence/pressure. Easily navigable it is divided into sections by subject area and listed alphabetically making it easy for students to browse. Author Gary Woodward is a qualified careers consultant and has significant experience of advising young people about education and career options as well as job hunting.

Are you looking for a complete training manual, to get you through your assignments, help you on your teaching practice and support you in your first teaching job? For trainee teachers studying to teach the 14 to 19 age group in secondary schools and colleges, this book is a practical guide covering the essential skills that must be acquired in order to successfully complete your course. Five sections cover education policy, professional skills, theory, practice and reflection. The authors provide teaching ideas that work, and that will help trainee teachers to improve their grades and lesson observation profiles. There is a clear explanation of the theoretical underpinning that must be grasped in order to pass written assignments, and Masters level debates are addressed throughout the book, with a dedicated chapter exploring academic themes and issues. The book is packed with ideas for classroom activities, and popular topics covered include: - essential educational theory - behaviour and classroom management - how to start off lessons - ideas for group work - setting homework - evaluating your own practice, and understanding how you can improve - revising for exams - working as part of a team - using technology All the chapters contain learning objectives, discussion points, examples from practice, Masters level extensions (for those studying at that level) and suggestions for further reading. Suitable for all those studying to teach the 14 to 19 age range, this book is ideal for those on Secondary PGCE, PGDE and GTP courses leading to QTS, those studying for the post-compulsory sector PTLLS, DTLLS and CTLLS qualifications and those doing Overseas Teacher Training and Teach First courses. Warren Kidd and Gerry Czerniawski are former teachers with experience of working in diverse settings; they are both Senior Lecturers in the Cass School of Education, University of East London.