Engaging with Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18

By: Dale Banham and Sam Slater

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Synopsis: Trust the power of cognitive science to help students to understand more, remember more and feel more confident about their exams.This textbook is guaranteed to make learning more effective. The approach was created by author and teacher Dale Banham, who has amazing knowledge of the best teaching methods and over 30 years' classroom experience.> Simplify each topic. The text is broken down into bullet points and boxes. Tasks are structured around the 'steps to success', teaching students how to Connect & Engage, Research & Record, Summarise, Apply and Review their learning> Make learning stick. Cognitive science techniques such as 'interleaving', 'retrieval practice' and 'spaced practice' support students with processing and remembering the course content> Strengthen memory through 'dual coding'. The book contains memory aids that visually summarise key knowledge. Research proves that we remember something better if it's presented through text and images> Improve exam results. The exam skills required to answer each question type successfully are carefully explained. Practice questions, revision tips and guidance based on the examiners' reports are also included> Trust the academic seal of approval. This book has been reviewed by a historian who specialises in the topic, to ensure that the historiography is accurate and up to date