SBL Study Text - 2018 Kaplan Publishing - Introduction - How to Use the Materials

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Kaplan Publishing learning materials are designed to make study and exam preparation easier, improving chances of success. The guide explains the study process features, including a detailed study guide and syllabus objectives, an examination description, study skills and revision guidance, the core study text, and question practice. Readers are instructed to review the study guide, syllabus objectives, examination details, and study skills before starting, then follow chapter objectives, diagrams, definitions, worked examples, and review sections.

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Pages894

Reading Time37 h 33 min

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chapter Intro Paper Introduction How to Use the Materials These Kaplan Publishing learning materials have been carefully designed to make your learning experience as easy as possible and to give you the best chances of success in your examinations. The product range contains a number of features to help you in the study process. They include: (1) Detailed study guide and syllabus objectives (2) Description of the examination (3) Study skills and revision guidance (4) Study text (5) Question practice. The sections on the study guide, the syllabus objectives, the examination and study skills should all be read before you commence your studies. They are designed to familiarise you with the nature and content of the examination and give you tips on how to best to approach your learning. The study text comprises the main learning materials and gives guidance as to the importance of topics and where other related resources can be found. Each chapter includes: • The learning objectives contained in each chapter, which have been carefully mapped to the examining body's own syllabus learning objectives or outcomes. You should use these to check you have a clear understanding of all the topics on which you might be assessed in the examination. • The chapter diagram provides a visual reference for the content in the chapter, giving an overview of the topics and how they link together. • The content for each topic area commences with a brief explanation or definition to put the topic into context before covering the topic in detail. You should follow your studying of the content with a review of the illustrations. These are worked examples which will help you to understand better how to apply the content for the topic. • Test your understanding sections provide an opportunity to assess your understanding of the key topics by applying what you have learned to short questions. Answers can be found at the back of each chapter. vi KAPLAN PUBLISHING • Summary diagrams complete each chapter to show the important links between topics and the overall content of the paper. These diagrams should be used to check that you have covered and understood the core topics before moving on. • Question practice is provided at the back of each text. Quality and accuracy are of the utmost importance to us so if you spot an error in any of our products, please send an email to [mykaplanreporting@kaplan.com](mykaplanreporting@kaplan.com) with full details, or follow the link to the feedback form in MyKaplan. Our Quality Co-ordinator will work with our technical team to verify the error and take action to ensure it is corrected in future editions. Icon Explanations Definition– Key definitions that you will need to learn from the core content. Key Point – Identifies topics that are key to success and are often examined. Illustration– Worked examples help you understand the core content better. Test Your Understanding– Exercises for you to complete to ensure that you have understood the topics just learned. Tricky topic– When reviewing these areas care should be taken and all illustrations and test your understanding exercises should be completed to ensure that the topic is understood. Supplementary reading– These sections will help to provide a deeper understanding of core areas. The supplementary reading is NOT optional reading. It is vital to provide you with the breadth of knowledge you will need to address the wide range of topics within your syllabus that could feature inan exam question. Reference to this text is vital when self studying. On-line subscribers Our on-line resources are designed to increase the flexibility of your learning materials and provide you with immediate feedback on how your studies are progressing. If you are subscribed to our on-line resources you will find: (1) On-line referenceware: reproduces your Study Text on-line, giving you anytime, anywhere access KAPLAN PUBL

FAQs

What are the main features included in these Kaplan Publishing learning materials?

They include a detailed study guide with syllabus objectives, a description of the examination, study skills and revision guidance, the study text, and question practice.

What should students read before commencing their studies?

The study guide, syllabus objectives, examination section, and study skills should all be read before beginning.

What does each chapter’s learning support include?

Each chapter contains mapped learning objectives, a chapter diagram, topic explanations with worked examples, a test-your-understanding section with answers at the back, and summary diagrams linking key topics.

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