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Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: English First exams: November 2022Improve exam technique and build confidence to ensure success in the CE 13+ English exams with these practice papers in the style of the ISEB exams. · Prepare for all papers: questions cover all areas of the ISEB specification for all levels, with exam advice. · Guidance on the exam: practice in answering multiple choice questions, extended response questions, and planning and writing the written tasks. · Identify gaps in skills: answers with guidance included to help pinpoint areas for improvement. Pair with Common Entrance 13+ English Revision Guide for comprehensive exam preparation (ISBN: 9781398340909).
About the author
Amanda Alexander and Rachel Gee have extensive experience in teaching and managing in both state and private schools. They are friends and colleagues and approached Galore Park with publishing ideas as they were frustrated with English text book resources on the market at that time.
They have a wealth of knowledge and considerable expertise in teaching English and preparing children for English at 13+, which they bring to this book. They were the authors of the first edition of English Practice Exercises 13+. In their spare time, they still meet to enjoy a walk and discuss the joys (and maybe some frustrations) of teaching, and life in general.
Amanda Alexander and Rachel Gee have extensive experience in teaching and managing in both state and private schools. They are friends and colleagues and approached Galore Park with publishing ideas as they were frustrated with English text book resources on the market at that time.
They have a wealth of knowledge and considerable expertise in teaching English and preparing children for English at 13+, which they bring to this book. They were the authors of the first edition of English Practice Exercises 13+. In their spare time, they still meet to enjoy a walk and discuss the joys (and maybe some frustrations) of teaching, and life in general.
Summary
Exam board: ISEB
Level: 13+ CE and KS3
Subject: English
First exams: November 2022
Improve exam technique and build confidence for the 13+ CE English exams with extensive practice in this ISEB-endorsed exam practice question and answer book, aligned to the latest ISEB specification.
· Practise each text type covered in the reading papers: 3 papers for foundation, 3 for prose, 3 for poetry and 3 for drama.
· Hone exam technique: Practise with a variety of questions approved by ISEB and aligned to the new exam paper style.
· Build confidence for the reading and writing papers: Including advice for preparing for the exam, practice in answering multiple choice questions and the new extended response questions, and planning writing tasks.
· Identify areas for improvement: Comprehensive answers for the foundation and reading papers. Plus, high quality sample answers for the writing paper question, with explanations and tips for how to write successfully for the exam.
· Mark practice papers with ease: Answer guidance has been designed to be clear and easy-to-follow for teachers, parents or tutors marking practice papers, in line with ISEB mark schemes.
Accompanied by the Common Entrance 13+ English Revision Guide (ISBN: 9781398340909).
