Mark Roberts

Exam board: Edexcel Level: A-level Year 2 Subject: Maths Suitable for the 2025 exams Complete revision and practice to fully prepare for the A-level exam · Discover how to banish ineffective revision and use study skills that will help you to do brilliantly in your A Level exams · Understand what really successful students do to help them towards top grades in A Level English Literature · Implement practice methods that actually improve your memory Read this book to find out more! Chapter 1. Effective revision for English examsChapter 2. Organising your notes and annotationsChapter 3. Building up a bank of “killer quotes”Chapter 4. “Exploding” your quotesChapter 5. Applying critical viewpointsChapter 6. Using context successfullyChapter 7. Developing your academic styleChapter 8. Improving practice essaysChapter 9. Getting ready for the unseen textsChapter 10. Taking care of yourself and coping with exams

Brilliant revision strategies for GCSE 9-1 English that really work! Students often tell teacher Mark Roberts that they find it hard to revise for GCSE English. This guide will show you why that is a common misconception, and that all you need is an organised, step-by-step approach to your English revision! Shortlisted for the Education Resources Awards 2021 · Discover how to banish ineffective revision and use study skills that will help you to do brilliantly in your exams · Understand what really successful students do to help them towards top grades in GCSE English · Implement practice methods that actually improve your memory Read this book to find out more! Chapter 1. Effective revision for English exams Chapter 2. Organising your notes and annotations Chapter 3. Memorising quotes Chapter 4. Exploding your quotes Chapter 5. Building up a bank of ‘killer quotes’ Chapter 6. Using context successfully Chapter 7, Improving practice essays Chapter 8. Getting ready for the unseen texts Chapter 9. Preparing for the creative writing questions Chapter 10. Taking care of yourself and coping with exams

The book explores the claim that English local government exists in one of the most centralised relationships with national government. Such a position fundamentally undermines any notion of local self-government and makes the term ‘government’ in local government a misnomer. The book will examine how the erosion of the autonomy, powers, roles, functions and responsibilities of English local government came about, the arguments of centralisers and localisers to support their view of the constitutional status of local government, and its overall role in the government of England. The book offers an antidote to the onward march of centralisation by offering a new vision of local government which emphasises both ‘local’ and ‘government’.

We learn more from failure than success, right? Unfortunately, the reality is that many students view failure as a sign to switch their focus, lower their expectations or simply give in. Failure and other psychological conditions – like perfectionism, procrastination, impostor syndrome and test anxiety – cause emotional distress and impair students’ cognitive performance. But it needn’t be like this. Fail Better offers genuine insight for those tackling these issues in schools, revealing how teachers can help students to achieve success. Informed by a wealth of research from psychology, cognitive and behavioural science, Mark Roberts outlines the nature and scale of each issue and the practical steps that can be taken to overcome it. Providing an array of practical solutions to pervasive psychological problems, the chapters cover: Establishing classroom learning cultures that enable students to fail forwards Encouraging students to overcome perfectionism by evaluating their progress in realistic and healthy ways Embedding effective study techniques to combat procrastination Helping students to silence their inner critic and manage impostor syndrome Changing the narrative around test anxiety Packed with actionable strategies, and part of the InnerDrive Teacher CPD Academy series that dives deep into key areas that matter to teachers, this book provides a clear blueprint for tackling barriers to learning.

We learn more from failure than success, right? Unfortunately, the reality is that many students view failure as a sign to switch their focus, lower their expectations or simply give in. Failure and other psychological conditions – like perfectionism, procrastination, impostor syndrome and test anxiety – cause emotional distress and impair students’ cognitive performance. But it needn’t be like this. Fail Better offers genuine insight for those tackling these issues in schools, revealing how teachers can help students to achieve success. Informed by a wealth of research from psychology, cognitive and behavioural science, Mark Roberts outlines the nature and scale of each issue and the practical steps that can be taken to overcome it. Providing an array of practical solutions to pervasive psychological problems, the chapters cover: Establishing classroom learning cultures that enable students to fail forwards Encouraging students to overcome perfectionism by evaluating their progress in realistic and healthy ways Embedding effective study techniques to combat procrastination Helping students to silence their inner critic and manage impostor syndrome Changing the narrative around test anxiety Packed with actionable strategies, and part of the InnerDrive Teacher CPD Academy series that dives deep into key areas that matter to teachers, this book provides a clear blueprint for tackling barriers to learning.

The Entrepreneur Within is an innovator’s playbook to help ideas gain traction, scale quickly and keep an entrepreneurial mindset alive within any organisation. Large companies often lose the creative spark that brought them success and get weighed down by the complex systems built up within them. Start-up companies often get bloated with too many disparate ideas and get blocked by a lack of basic systems and infrastructure. The proprietary FORGE® Methodology shows how businesses of all stages and sizes can develop creative and viable innovation that makes a difference.

Dealing with poor behaviour is exhausting and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! Some teachers keep their students in line with apparent ease. They defuse tricky situations with discreet words and almost imperceptible gestures. They extract work from the most reticent students. Yet even experienced teachers are not immune to the impact of bad behaviour on both the classroom environment and their own well-being. In this exciting new book, bestselling author Mark Roberts shares the secrets of how behaviour whispering can improve 100 common classroom problems, from the student who is always late to the class that is unsettled by a wasp.Divided into two sections, Part A features 80 common behaviour scenarios that teachers are likely to encounter. Roberts reframes ineffective responses to these scenarios by using language that helps students feel supported, and helps you succeed in regaining control of the situation. Part B introduces 20 non-verbal forms of communication that can be used in a variety of behaviour situations to manage the problem without singling out a troublesome or unfocused student. Each of the 100 scenarios featured in the book is accompanied by an illustration and an explanation of why this phrase or gesture works. Practical next steps follow at the end of every scenario, giving further suggestions on how to maintain good behaviour.Providing unrivalled insight into the importance of communication and the psychology that underpins it, the book breaks behaviour down to a granular level, offering tried and trusted responses to virtually every conceivable classroom behaviour scenario at primary and secondary levels.

Dealing with poor behaviour is exhausting and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! Some teachers keep their students in line with apparent ease. They defuse tricky situations with discreet words and almost imperceptible gestures. They extract work from the most reticent students. Yet even experienced teachers are not immune to the impact of bad behaviour on both the classroom environment and their own well-being. In this exciting new book, bestselling author Mark Roberts shares the secrets of how behaviour whispering can improve 100 common classroom problems, from the student who is always late to the class that is unsettled by a wasp.Divided into two sections, Part A features 80 common behaviour scenarios that teachers are likely to encounter. Roberts reframes ineffective responses to these scenarios by using language that helps students feel supported, and helps you succeed in regaining control of the situation. Part B introduces 20 non-verbal forms of communication that can be used in a variety of behaviour situations to manage the problem without singling out a troublesome or unfocused student. Each of the 100 scenarios featured in the book is accompanied by an illustration and an explanation of why this phrase or gesture works. Practical next steps follow at the end of every scenario, giving further suggestions on how to maintain good behaviour.Providing unrivalled insight into the importance of communication and the psychology that underpins it, the book breaks behaviour down to a granular level, offering tried and trusted responses to virtually every conceivable classroom behaviour scenario at primary and secondary levels.

Illustrated study of classic British and American travel writers to Florence over a 200 year period.

Globally, 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions emanate from cities. Cities are also experiencing an expanding variety and frequency of climate change related stresses. This report provides policymakers with a compass for designing tailored policies that can help cities take effective action to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

EstoicismoLos estoicos eran un grupo carente de emociones, o no? La imagen que tiene mucha gente cuando piensa en esta filosof a es la de personas que soportan las dificultades con rostros inexpresivos y una paciencia infinita y carente de emociones. Incluso las ocasiones felices no causar an exuberancia a un estoico si se cree en la imagen popular que se pinta de ellos. Sin embargo, esa no es toda la verdad sobre la filosof a del estoicismo. Aunque la paciencia es ciertamente un principio virtuoso, era s lo una de toda una lista de virtudes necesarias para ser un buen ser humano seg n la filosof a estoica. En su interior, descubrir s qu es realmente el estoicismo. Tambi n aprender s c mo se desarroll , qui nes fueron los estoicos famosos y c mo puedes beneficiarte de aplicarlo en tu propia vida

EstoicismoLos estoicos eran un grupo carente de emociones, o no? La imagen que tiene mucha gente cuando piensa en esta filosof a es la de personas que soportan las dificultades con rostros inexpresivos y una paciencia infinita y carente de emociones. Incluso las ocasiones felices no causar an exuberancia a un estoico si se cree en la imagen popular que se pinta de ellos. Sin embargo, esa no es toda la verdad sobre la filosof a del estoicismo. Aunque la paciencia es ciertamente un principio virtuoso, era s lo una de toda una lista de virtudes necesarias para ser un buen ser humano seg n la filosof a estoica. En su interior, descubrir s qu es realmente el estoicismo. Tambi n aprender s c mo se desarroll , qui nes fueron los estoicos famosos y c mo puedes beneficiarte de aplicarlo en tu propia vida

STOICISMThe Stoics were an emotionless bunch-or were they? The picture many people have when they think about this philosophy is of people enduring hardships with expressionless faces and endless, emotionless patience. Even happy occasions would not cause exuberance to a Stoic if you believe the popular picture painted of them.That is, however, not the whole truth about the philosophy of Stoicism. While patience certainly is a virtuosic principle, it was only one of a whole list of virtues necessary to be a good human being according to the Stoic philosophy.Inside, you will discover what Stoicism really is.You'll also learn about how it developed, who the famous Stoics were, and how you can benefit from implementing it in your own life

STOICISMThe Stoics were an emotionless bunch-or were they? The picture many people have when they think about this philosophy is of people enduring hardships with expressionless faces and endless, emotionless patience. Even happy occasions would not cause exuberance to a Stoic if you believe the popular picture painted of them.That is, however, not the whole truth about the philosophy of Stoicism. While patience certainly is a virtuosic principle, it was only one of a whole list of virtues necessary to be a good human being according to the Stoic philosophy.Inside, you will discover what Stoicism really is.You'll also learn about how it developed, who the famous Stoics were, and how you can benefit from implementing it in your own life

Following on from the huge success of Boys Don’t Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boys’ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed, poor attitudes to learning, lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book, Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle ‘The Boy Question’. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the author’s personal experience of successfully teaching boys, this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys’ underachievement, this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders.

Following on from the huge success of Boys Don’t Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boys’ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed, poor attitudes to learning, lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book, Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle ‘The Boy Question’. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the author’s personal experience of successfully teaching boys, this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys’ underachievement, this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders.