Edexcel IGCSE
Mae Patel, May 2011
Introduction
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Mae Patel
Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education
Based in Oxford, UK
Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series
[email protected]
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Edexcel IGCSE resources
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Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications
Complete fit with the latest specifications
ActiveBook CDs
Answers available
26 titles
Covering 19 IGCSE specifications
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English
Languages
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Commerce
Humanities
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Mathematics
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Science
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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
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Economics
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Economics
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Aimed at students and teachers
Fully covers the latest specification
International flavour
Textbook and workbook
Student activities
Case studies and examples
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Getting started
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Introduction to the topic
No need for prior knowledge
Use examples from Sri Lanka
Class discussion
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Student activities
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Case studies
Questions
– Knowledge and application
– Analysis and evaluation
Economics in practice
– Written, numerical and graphical information
– Progressive questions
– MCQs
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Questions
The questions can be used in the following ways:
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Class exercises
Homework exercises
Class discussion
Group work
Presentation
Classroom tests
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Saving you time
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Full answers available
Organised into units of work
Quick tests and a mock exam paper
ActiveBook CD
Extension material
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How to use the Student Book
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Add local examples and case studies
Supplement with readings from local and national sources
Visiting speakers
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ActiveBook
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Answers
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Pdfs with full answers on our website:
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers
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Economics
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Websites
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSE
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers
Thank you