Books published by publisher Hodder Gibson

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Physics First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of their Higher Physics assessment with the only textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of the updated SQA syllabus requirements.- Provides clear and comprehensive coverage of the specification with each section of the book matching a unit of the new syllabus and each chapter corresponding to a content area- Supports the 'researching physics' section in an appendix, covering key skills required by physics students and deals with data analysis, what can reasonably be inferred and what cannot, how we arrive at conclusions and what those conclusions mean- Helps students to prepare for exams: each chapter contains examples of numerical, open ended and discursive type questions and combines strong coverage of essential Physics for Higher with new material and innovative teaching approaches

Exam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: PhysicsFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2019What do you really need to know for the SQA Higher Physics exam?This revision guide covers the essentials in less than 100 pages, so it's perfect for early exam preparation or last-minute revision.- Find key content at your fingertips with quick summaries of the concepts, issues and terminology that you need to understand- Get a better grade in your exam with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember- Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and in-depth questions at the end of each section - with answers provided online

A full course textbook for the new National 5 Biology syllabus, endorsed by SQA!This book is designed to act as a valuable resource for pupils studying National 5Biology. It provides a core text which adheres closely to the SQA syllabus, witheach section of the book matching a unit of the syllabus, and each chaptercorresponding to a content area. It is an ideal - and comprehensive - teaching andlearning resource for National 5 Biology. In addition to the core text, the bookcontains a variety of special features: Learning Activities, Testing Your Knowledge, What You Should Know, and Applying Knowledge and Skills.- The only textbook for the National 5 Biology syllabus offered by SQA, as examined 2014 onwards- Bestselling author team, with extremely high reputation for Scottish Biology titles- Full colour presentation and motivating text design to encourage student enthusiasm

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2014First Exam: June 2015A comprehensive working guide to the Critical Reading section of Higher English for CfE - worth 40% of available marks in the exam. Critical Reading (made up of two sections: Scottish Text and Critical Essay) is a very significant element of the new Higher English qualification. This book provides you with the support and advice you will need to succeed in this vital area, with a top expert guiding you through the course and suggesting approaches to the exam, so that you achieve the best grades you can. By focusing on specific examples of Scottish texts, this book enables you to increase your knowledge and approach any text with greater skill.- Become more secure in your knowledge of texts- Develop your analysis and essay writing skills through studying specific examples of texts, with exam-style questions- Includes revision tips to help you approach the exam with confidence and succeed on the day

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2014First Exam: June 2015The SQA have endorsed this title.A practical guide to Portfolio writing, which is worth up to 30% of the final grade - including an outline of the requirements and how to achieve them.- Detailed advice on personal and reflective writing- Practical guidance on discursive writing- Ideas for own writing- Ample pieces for assessment, with guidance on what markers are looking for

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Human BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2014First Exam: Summer 2015Get your best grade with this SQA endorsed guide to Higher Human Biology for CfE.This book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher (for CfE) exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2013First Exam: Summer 2014The perfect practice book for multiple choice and matching exercises that make up 20% of the final National 5 examination.This book is ideal for either classroom or homework activities, offering banks of multiple choice questions that correspond with each chapter of the core textbook, enabling students to practise extensively for the examination.Answers for the multiple choice sections are provided at the back of the book.