Carlong Social Studies Essentials for CSEC With SBA, Study Guide & Exercises And Interactive DVD

	Level: Secondary Series Title: Carlong . . . for CSEC . . . Subject: Social Studies ISBN: 978 976 638 109 7 Pages: 420 Age Group: 14 – 17 years Published: November 2011
Carlong Social Studies Essentials for CSEC With SBA, Study Guide & Exercises And Interactive DVD is a new edition of CXC Social Studies Essentials with SBA, Study Guide & Exercises that provides more comprehensive coverage of the CSEC Social Studies syllabus. The textbook is accompanied by an exciting interactive DVD that will help students to understand better the most challenging topics. The DVD features numerous videos, games, quizzes and statistical data to enhance the students? learning experience. The textbook and DVD help to prepare students to do well in the examination and expose them to real-life Caribbean and global examples to further concretize and clarify concepts. Organization of the text The textbook is organized into 3 parts. Part 1 provides useful information for the students and teachers, with special focus on the structure of the syllabus and the examination. Part 2 focuses on the 11 teaching topics: Section 1 The Individual in Society Section 2 The Family and Society Section 3 Contemporary Issues among Individuals and Society Section 4 Social Groups Section 5 Institutions Section 6 Sustainable Development and the Use of Resources Section 7 Physical and Natural Resources Section 8 Regional Integration Section 9 Communication Section 10 Consumer Affairs Section 11 Tourism N.B. A step-by-step task-based SBA Guide is presented over four sections (4–7) to help the students complete their SBA in a timely manner. Part 3 consists of two full examination test papers that simulate the CSEC examination. These test papers provide useful practice for students as well as private candidates.
Author(s) Dr. Mervyn Sandy retired as Principal of Tranquility Secondary School in Trinidad and now works as an education consultant. He has had many years' experience as an examiner in regional examinations.
	Objectives and Overview presented at the start of each section See examples on pages: 8, 9, 33, 34, 93, 94, 163, 164, 214, 215, 293, 294 Take Care notes focus on the areas of weakness to which students should pay more attention See examples on pages: 8, 33, 93, 118, 163, 214, 257, 351 Case Study provides various scenarios for students to respond to See examples on pages: 18, 19, 44, 45, 58, 59, 83, 112, 171 Research questions direct students to additional useful information See examples on pages: 15, 38, 53, 75, 130, 168, 188, 203, 219, 261, 284, 343 Applying the Concepts tests students' ability to apply content or theory to real-life situations See examples on pages: 30, 62, 113, 157, 206, 251, 320, 347 Examination Tip provides useful information on what to look out for in the examination See examples on pages: 90, 113, 207, 289, 347 SBA Guide provides detailed guidelines on how to do the SBA See pages: 116–117, 160–162, 210–211, 254–255 Multiple Choice Questions and Essay Questions at the end of each section test students? knowledge of the various topics See examples on pages: 64, 91–92, 115, 158, 209, 253, 290?291, 349, 374–375 Varied Exercises offer practice that will engage different learners and sharpen their critical thinking skills See examples on pages: 47, 56, 156, 170, 251, 336 Two full examination practice papers simulate the CSEC examination See pages: 379–403 Comprehensive index provides easy references See pages: 406–408
	Look out For: Interactive DVD that provides extra material and caters to all types of learners Tips and pointers on how to do well in the examination How to Write a Good Essay Guide Simulated practice examination papers Glossary/Index SBA Checklist
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