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Q Skills for Success encourages students to think critically and succeed academically. Q's question-centred approach provides a unique critical thinking framework for each unit. This develops key cognitive skills such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating--as well as developing the language skills essential for academic success. Learning outcomes are clearly stated at the start and end of the units, with competency self-evaluations and vocabulary check lists featuring the Academic Word List. This enables teachers to define learning outcomes effectively to accreditation bodies. Key features: Learning outcomes are clearly stated at the start and end of the units Critical thinking unit approach encourages students to analyze, synthesize, apply knowledge, and develop an individual voice around a topic Thought-provoking unit questions provide a clear focus for the units Reading and listening texts explore a range of academic subjects from biology to finance Explicit learning skills sections help students develop important academic skills such as scanning a text, listening for gist, and using a dictionary Research-based vocabulary program focuses on words from the Academic Word List (AWL) and the Oxford 3000(tm) Digital Workbook includes substantial homework practice, reference and tests, with simple LMS to help teachers assign and grade work - Source: Google Books
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