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This updated second edition provides write-in practice specially designed to support students aiming for Grades 4-6 at GCSE. It has been carefully written to build students' familiarity and confidence with the content and skills required for exam success. A step-by-step 'On your marks' approach hones students' ability to answer different types of exam questions effectively and providesscaffolded support for tricky threshold topics and concepts from the AQA specification. The book includes annotated sample answers and a full set of exam papers to practise exam technique and is suitable for both independent study andin-class exam preparation. Written with reference to the 2019 examiner reports and latest AQA guidance, you can be confident that this book reflects a real understanding of what is required for success at GCSE level. Includes answer guidance to all activities; mark schemes for exam papers are provided online.Also available: Student Book, Revision Guide, Fieldwork, Kerboodle, Kerboodle Book (student access)Alsoavailable as ebook: 9781382029063; Grades 7-9 version also available: 9781382029070

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Simon is the former Head of Geography and Assistant Head at Queen's College, Taunton. He's a GA consultant and a teacher trainer and has worked on a wide range of geography resources, including GCSE Geography AQA and AQA Geography A Level and AS for the 2016 specifications.He's also a keen gardener, runner, keeper of chickens, and supporter of the Saints! Bob taught Geography in three schools over 24 years and was a PGCE tutor in three universities for a further 11 years. He was GA President for 2012-2013 and is now its Honorary Treasurer. Over 30 years, he's written a range of GCSE and A level textbooks including those for the current Edexcel B GCSE and Edexcel A Level specifications; he is a senior examiner for two Awarding Bodies, and is a freelance consultantto schools.

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This updated second edition provides write-in practice specially designed to support students aiming for Grades 4-6 at GCSE. It has been carefully written to build students' familiarity and confidence with the content and skills required for exam success. A step-by-step 'On your marks' approach hones students' ability to answer different types of exam questions effectively and provides scaffolded support for tricky threshold topics and concepts from the AQA specification. The book includes annotated sample answers and a full set of exam papers to practise exam technique and is suitable for both independent study and in-class exam preparation. Written with reference to the 2019 examiner reports and latest AQA guidance, you can be confident that this book reflects a real understanding of what is required for success at GCSE level. Includes answer guidance to all activities; mark schemes for exam papers are provided online.Also available: Student Book, Revision Guide, Fieldwork, Kerboodle, Kerboodle Book (student access)Also available as ebook: 9781382029063; Grades 7-9 version also available: 9781382029070

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