This guide to smart learning is suitable for all pupils at Key Stage 3, but is focused on preparation for 13+ entrance exams. It offers a holistic approach to study to give pupils the essential skills and tools they need to learn and revise efficiently, cope with stress effectively and feel confident and fully prepared to do their very best in exams.

- Information to help pupils learn how to learn in the best way for them
- Preparation techniques to make the most of their revision time
- Revision tips, exam techniques and presentation skills for the array of assessments at Key Stage 3/13+

"I would highly recommend this book to parents looking for an accessible guide to help their children with revision and preparation for Common Entrance examinations and beyond." Specialist teacher assessor and former prep school learning support and study skills teacher.

About the Author
Elizabeth Holtom graduated from London University with a Combined Honours Degree in French and German and then gained a postgraduate Certificate of Education from Cambridge University. She began her career teaching French to A level at James Allen's Girls' School in London, where she became joint Head of Sixth Form. After a career break to raise a young family, she resumed teaching French. When she discovered that one of her sons was dyslexic, she decided to study for the RSA Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Frensham. From 1994 to 2012 she taught pupils with special needs at all levels. She has held the position of Learning Support Co-ordinator at Cranleigh Prep School and was their Study Skills Co-ordinator until 2012. She now works as a study skills consultant, offering workshops, lectures and Inset to prep schools.


Book Information
ISBN 9781471868870
Author Elizabeth Holtom
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Galore Park Publishing Ltd
Publisher Hodder Education
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 292mm * 204mm * 20mm