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Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011

Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011. Introduction. Mae Patel Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education Based in Oxford, UK Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series mae.patel@pearson.com. Edexcel IGCSE resources. Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications

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Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011

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  1. Edexcel IGCSE Mae Patel, May 2011

  2. Introduction • Mae Patel • Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education • Based in Oxford, UK • Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series • mae.patel@pearson.com IGCSE l 25/05/11

  3. Edexcel IGCSE resources • Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications • Complete fit with the latest specifications • ActiveBook CDs • Answers available • 26 titles • Covering 19 IGCSE specifications IGCSE l 25/05/11

  4. English Languages IGCSE l 25/05/11

  5. Commerce Humanities IGCSE l 25/05/11

  6. Mathematics IGCSE l 25/05/11

  7. Science IGCSE l 25/05/11

  8. ActiveBook CDs Digital, interactive version of the Student Book, with page turn and zoom functionality A wealth of additional resources that can be downloaded, printed and photocopied for use in class Interactive animations, worked examples, tutorials and simulations IGCSE l 25/05/11

  9. IGCSE l 25/05/11

  10. English A & B IGCSE l 25/05/11

  11. English A & B • Not a coursebook • No single way of taking students through the course • Practical aid for teachers and students • Active approach • Skills and techniques IGCSE l 25/05/11

  12. Chapters 1 and 2: Anthology texts • How writers create effects • “In this passage, how does the writer...” • Comparison to another piece of writing • Compare and contrast IGCSE l 25/05/11

  13. Chapter 3: Unprepared non-fiction • Selecting texts • Anthology • Features, audience, purpose and technique • Recognise and respond • Exemplar answers • WAGELL IGCSE l 25/05/11

  14. Chapter 5: Writing • Details of relevant AOs • Conventions of text type • Moving from reading analysis into writing • Student mark each other’s work • And that of other writers • Recognition and familiarity IGCSE l 25/05/11

  15. Developing writing • Key to writing successfully • Not all writing is the same • Choices • Techniques • Reading and writing taught together IGCSE l 25/05/11

  16. Teaching writing • Active Reading Strategies (handout) • Discussion in pairs, small groups and whole class • Teacher modelling • Supported writing • Independent writing IGCSE l 25/05/11

  17. Chapter 7: How to prepare for examinations • Best use of time in the exams • Timed preparation • Using the mark tariff • Strategies for students IGCSE l 25/05/11

  18. Top tips • Follow the correct guidance for A or B (or both) • Focus on reading and writing • Make full use of the ActiveBook • Recordings of readings • Close analysis of poems • Work up gradually to full-length assignments • Sample questions IGCSE l 25/05/11

  19. Top tips cont. • Timed practice • Use the Top tips and examiners’ commentaries • Note-taking techniques • Encourage independent thinking • PEE (handout) • Essay planning IGCSE l 25/05/11

  20. Active Reading Strategies • Predict • Connect • Question • Visualise • Evaluate • Review • Respond IGCSE l 25/05/11

  21. PEE • Point • Evidence • Explanation IGCSE l 25/05/11

  22. ActiveBook IGCSE l 25/05/11

  23. English A & B IGCSE l 25/05/11

  24. English Literature (August 2011) • Fully covers the latest specification • Answers available • Support for the poetry Anthology • Preparation of Drama and Prose texts • Exam-focused exercises and activities • Free ActiveBook CD IGCSE l 25/05/11

  25. English as a Second Language (June and September 2011) • Student Book with ActiveBook CD (June) • Teacher’s Book with Photocopiables CD (September) • Audio CDs (September) • Fully cover the latest specification • Answers available • Examination practice IGCSE l 25/05/11

  26. Websiteswww.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEwww.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswersThank you

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